Selina Delaro, from the Actresses and Celebrities series (N60, Type 2) promoting Little Beauties Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1887

This carte de visite, part of the "Actresses and Celebrities" series by Allen & Ginter, features Selina Delaro. Printed in 1887, this small, sepia-toned photograph is a portrait of the actress, likely used as a promotional tool to advertise Little Beauties Cigarettes. The image captures Delaro in a posed, formal setting, highlighting her features and elegance. This type of collectible card was common in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the era. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a valuable artifact of both the history of tobacco advertising and the world of 19th-century theater.