Mlle. Andre, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

"Mlle. Andre, Paris" is a carte-de-visite photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes between 1886 and 1890. The image depicts a woman in a performance costume, showcasing the popularity of theater and the use of trade cards as advertising in the late 19th century. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the burgeoning relationship between commerce and artistic imagery.