From the Actresses series (N57) promoting Our Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1890

This 1890 trade card, "From the Actresses series (N57)," was produced by Allen & Ginter as an advertisement for their "Our Little Beauties" brand of cigarettes. The card features a woman, likely an actress of the time, dressed in a fashionable gown with a feathered hat, seated in a chair. The card exemplifies the popular trend of using imagery of beautiful women to promote tobacco products in the late 19th century, and the delicate details of the woman’s attire and the composition of the image speak to the artistry and craftsmanship of the period. Today, it is an object of historical interest, offering a glimpse into the marketing tactics and cultural values of the late 19th century.