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

"Mlle. Dupau, Paris" is a black and white photograph by Goodwin & Company, part of a series of trading cards advertising Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Mlle. Dupau, a Parisian actress, wearing a white head scarf and a pearl necklace. The image captures her gaze directly at the viewer, creating an intimate and engaging portrait. The card is a prime example of the use of celebrity imagery in advertising during the late 19th century. This card, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the small-scale, collectible nature of these early trading cards.