From the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a cabinet card from the "From the Actors and Actresses series" (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes. The image, likely a photograph, depicts a female performer wearing a floral patterned dress. The card was produced between 1886 and 1890 by Goodwin & Company, a prominent lithography firm in the late 19th century. This type of trade card, featuring an actor or actress, was commonly used by companies to promote their products during the late 19th century. These cards are now collected by enthusiasts of ephemera and early photography. This particular example is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.