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

"Jennie Lee" is a carte-de-visite from the "Actors and Actresses" series for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes created by Goodwin & Company between 1886 and 1890. The monochrome image depicts a woman, Jennie Lee, holding a broom and standing in front of a wall with a "Women of the" sign and other advertisements. These types of trading cards were popular in the late 19th century and often featured celebrities and famous people of the time. They were distributed with packs of cigarettes, acting as a form of early advertisement and collectible. The image is a significant example of the artistic and cultural trends of the time.