Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

This 1886 chromolithograph by Goodwin & Company is a trading card featuring an actress from the Old Judge series of cigarette cards. The card depicts a bust-length portrait of a woman with a lively expression, wearing a turban and what appears to be a low-cut dress. It is a small, yet detailed image, and like other cards from the Old Judge series, was intended to be collected. The cards are known for their portraits of famous personalities from the late 19th century and for their use of high-quality printing techniques. This card is a rare example of a popular, late 19th-century genre that now has a place in art history.