Mabel Ward, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mabel Ward, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes" is a trade card created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card features a black and white photograph of the actress Mabel Ward, posed with a fan in front of an ornate backdrop. This card was part of a series of collectible cards distributed by the Dixie Cigarette company as a marketing strategy. The card is a prime example of early 20th-century commercial printing techniques used in advertising.