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

This is a carte de visite portrait of Miss Bremster, an actress, from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards commissioned by Old Judge Cigarettes between 1886 and 1890. The photograph, attributed to Goodwin & Company, was likely used as a promotional tool for the tobacco company, offering a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century. The carte de visite format, a popular method of portraiture in the mid-19th century, was often used for trading cards, and features a small, close-up image of the subject.