Annie Pixley, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. It is a portrait of the actress Annie Pixley, likely taken between 1886 and 1890 by the photography firm Goodwin & Company of New York. This particular carte de visite was likely part of a promotional series for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, which were popular in the late 19th century. The carte de visite captures Annie Pixley in a theatrical costume. The portrait style is typical of the time, with a formal pose and a focus on detail. This particular image is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.