Mlle. Radandja, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

"Mlle. Radandja, Paris" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, created by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. This small, collectible card was part of a series created to be included in cigarette packs, specifically for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a bust portrait of a woman, possibly a French actress, with a fashionable, elaborate headband and a delicate pearl necklace. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, showcases the popular trend of using collectible cards for advertising in the late 1800s.