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

This carte de visite, part of the “Actors and Actresses” series, depicts the actress Ella Chapman, produced by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. This series was made for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. It’s a black and white photograph featuring Chapman in a casual pose, seated and holding a tambourine, showcasing a popular form of photographic portraiture during the Victorian era, often used as a collectible card for trading or as a promotional tool.