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

This is a photograph of actress Kate Davis, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards made to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The photograph was taken by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. The card features a full-length portrait of Kate Davis, standing in a theatrical setting and holding a curtain. This is an example of a "trade card", a common form of advertising in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These cards are highly sought after by collectors today.