Annie Leslie, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

"Annie Leslie, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph created by Goodwin & Company between 1886 and 1890. The image depicts actress Annie Leslie gazing off-camera, her hands shading her eyes. This piece is part of a larger series of trading cards produced for Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the growing popularity of cigarette cards as collectible items, and offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century American theater.