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

This 1886-1890 trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, created by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Mlle. Beaumaine, a Parisian performer. The card, part of a marketing campaign for Old Judge Cigarettes, showcases a sepia-toned image of Mlle. Beaumaine, adorned with a crown and surrounded by newspaper clippings. The card exemplifies the popular trend of using celebrity endorsements to promote commercial products during the late 19th century. It's a charming example of advertising and a snapshot of Parisian entertainment culture in the late 19th century.