Julia Cordon, from the Actresses and Celebrities series (N60, Type 2) promoting Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1887

This carte-de-visite, produced by Allen & Ginter in 1887, features a portrait of actress Julia Cordon. Part of the "Actresses and Celebrities" series, this card was originally included in a pack of "Little Beauties" brand cigarettes. The image depicts Cordon in a fashionable dress, holding a fan, and serves as a striking example of the use of celebrity endorsements in 19th-century advertising. The small format of the card, typical of the carte-de-visite style, was widely popular in the late 19th century for capturing portraits and sharing them with friends and family.