Carrie Behr, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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This 1886-1890 trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series for Old Judge Cigarettes features Carrie Behr, a popular actress of the time. The black and white photograph, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts Behr in a theatrical costume, likely from a stage performance. This collectible, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the visual culture of late 19th-century America, highlighting the popularity of tobacco products and the fascination with the world of theater.
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