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

This carte de visite, a popular format for photographic portraits during the 19th century, depicts "Lillie" from the "Actresses and Celebrities" series, created by Allen & Ginter in 1887. The image was likely used as a trade card to promote "Little Beauties" Cigarettes for the Allen & Ginter brand of tobacco products. The photograph's composition centers on a young girl, "Lillie", in a white dress standing amongst flowers, and is a beautiful example of Victorian-era portraiture and product marketing.