Waif Th, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"Waif Th." is a lithograph print from the "World's Beauties, Series 2" trading card set produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The card depicts a young woman with red hair, wrapped in a patterned shawl, looking wistfully off to the side. These cards were distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes and feature various representations of women from around the world, often romanticized for the time period. The card exemplifies the popular "carte de visite" format common in the 19th century, showcasing an individual portrait in a small, rectangular format.