A Night in Venice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

"A Night in Venice" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trade cards created by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The image depicts two women, one standing upright and one in a handstand position. The woman in the handstand is wearing a long, flowing dress, while the other woman is in a more modest dress. The image was likely taken during a performance of the play "A Night in Venice" or another production starring the women. This photograph is part of a collection of trade cards, which were often used for marketing and advertisement purposes. "A Night in Venice" is a prime example of 19th-century advertising techniques using popular entertainment to entice consumers.