Miss Ella Morrison, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a collectible card featuring Miss Ella Morrison, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes between 1886 and 1890. The sepia-toned photo shows a young Miss Morrison, dressed in a white gown and holding a white dove, with a floral bouquet in the foreground. The card was likely distributed with packs of Old Judge Cigarettes as a promotional item, showcasing the popularity of collectible cards in the late 19th century. The card's small dimensions, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (6.9 x 3.5 cm), highlight the popularity of this type of collectible in the 19th century. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.