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

This is a trade card, or "cigarette card," from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a photograph of Mlle. Theo, a Parisian actress, and was likely distributed between 1886 and 1890. Trade cards were commonly used as a form of advertising in the 19th century, and often featured images of popular figures from various fields, such as entertainment, sports, and politics. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this particular card, which measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches.