Dorothy Dean, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a chromolithograph trading card of Dorothy Dean, from the "World's Beauties" series issued by Allen & Ginter in 1888. It depicts Dean, a popular performer of the time, in a close-up portrait with a light background. The card is typical of the style and size of 19th-century cigarette cards, a popular form of advertisement that often featured beautiful women or famous actors. "World's Beauties" was a series of trading cards by Allen & Ginter, a company that produced cigarettes and other products in Richmond, Virginia. These cards are a visual snapshot of 19th-century culture and are valuable collectibles for art lovers and collectors.