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

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

toned paper

print

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

portrait reference

coffee painting

underpainting

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Minnie Palmer, from the Actresses and Celebrities series (N60, Type 2) promoting Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products" is a 1887 carte de visite by Allen & Ginter. It is a sepia-toned photograph that features Minnie Palmer, a popular stage actress of the time. The image is part of a larger series of cards that were produced by Allen & Ginter as promotional items for their tobacco products. These cards were highly sought after by collectors, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era entertainment. Today, the card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.