From the Actresses series (N54) for Opera Puffs Cigarettes 1886 - 1895

This black and white photograph, titled "From the Actresses series (N54) for Opera Puffs Cigarettes", is a trade card advertising Opera Puffs Cigarettes. Created by Allen & Ginter in 1886 - 1895, it features a woman dressed in a revealing costume and holding a cigarette. This card is a prime example of the trend in the late 19th century to use women in advertising. The image is a part of the "Actresses series" that featured images of various actresses. The photograph is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.