Lilles Sisters, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This photographic print, *Lilles Sisters, Paris,* from the *Actors and Actresses series* (N171) for *Old Judge Cigarettes* was created by Goodwin & Company in 1886-1890. The print depicts two women, likely performers, wearing striped corsets. The image was part of a larger series of trading cards featuring actors and actresses, produced by Goodwin & Company for the *Old Judge* cigarette brand. The print is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY. The card was produced as a collectible for *Old Judge* cigarettes, and highlights a popular trend in the late 19th century for tobacco companies to use images of celebrities to attract customers.