Carrie Perkins, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Carrie Perkins," from the "World's Beauties" series, was produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888 for their cigarette brand. This chromolithograph features a portrait of Carrie Perkins, a young woman adorned in a decorative hat and elaborate jewelry. These cards were widely distributed in the late 19th century as a way to advertise tobacco products, often using captivating imagery and portraying fashionable individuals, making them a popular collectible today. This particular card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, highlighting its cultural significance and its role in capturing a snapshot of Victorian fashion and beauty.