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

This 1887 *carte de visite* features Maggie M., an actress and celebrity, promoting *Little Beauties* cigarettes for the Allen & Ginter tobacco brand. The image, part of the *Actresses and Celebrities* series, captures Maggie in a seated pose, holding a bouquet of flowers. The *carte de visite*, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, was often used for promotional purposes. The image is a valuable artifact of American popular culture and the history of advertising.