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

This 1886 trade card by Goodwin & Company features an actress from the "Old Judge" series, a popular brand of cigarettes at the time. The card, titled "Gypsy Queen", depicts a woman in a stylized costume standing in a wooded setting. Trade cards like this one were often used to promote brands and often featured illustrations of popular figures, celebrities, or themes. This particular trade card is a great example of the use of imagery in advertising during the late 19th century.