Mlle. Derby, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a trade card, a type of advertising, for Old Judge Cigarettes that features an image of Mlle. Derby, an actress from Paris. The card, created by the Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century, utilizes a simple, straightforward portrait style to showcase the subject. This visual style was popular for trade cards at the time, reflecting the growing popularity of cigarettes and the use of collectible cards as a promotional tool. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.