Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

"Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a trade card from 1886, created by Goodwin & Company, and housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card depicts a woman dressed in a long gown, holding a cigarette and looking directly at the viewer. The card is part of a larger series of trade cards, featuring actresses of the day. The series was created to advertise Old Judge Cigarettes. The card is a prime example of the use of advertising in the 19th century.