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

"Miss Ray" is a carte-de-visite, a small photograph, from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes between 1886 and 1890. The image, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features Miss Ray in a standing pose, facing away from the viewer, with her hands clasped in front of her. The card showcases the popular trend of including famous personalities on cigarette cards during the late 19th century, which were often collected by cigarette enthusiasts and collectors.