Mlle. Brentain, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Brentain, Paris" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 for Dixie Cigarettes. The black and white photograph shows a woman in a costume, possibly an acrobat or performer, standing on a swing. The card exemplifies a popular 19th century marketing practice of using images of celebrities and entertainers to promote products. The card is a valuable artifact that showcases the history of advertising and the entertainment industry of the late 19th century.