Mlle. Brambilla in "Excelsior", from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, featuring Mlle. Brambilla in the role of "Excelsior". The card, created by Goodwin & Co. in the late 19th century, features a sepia-toned photograph of the dancer in a graceful pose, wearing a flowing tutu and pointe shoes. It provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century theater and the popularity of cigarette cards as a form of advertising. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. "Mlle. Brambilla," "Old Judge Cigarettes", "Trade Card", "Actors and Actresses Series" are helpful keywords for searching this image.