Maggie Arlington, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. "Maggie Arlington, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes" is a portrait of the actress Maggie Arlington, likely created by Goodwin & Company between 1886 and 1890. The photograph features a simple, slightly posed composition, typical of the genre, showcasing the actress's face and upper torso. The portrait was likely included in a set of cards distributed by the Gypsy Queen Cigarettes company. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering art lovers a glimpse into the history of photography and the world of 19th-century entertainment.