Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

This 1886 lithograph by Goodwin & Company, titled "Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes", is a prime example of trade cards from the late 19th century. Featuring an elaborately dressed woman, the card, intended to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, exemplifies the era's use of alluring imagery for advertising. The piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, measures just 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, showcasing the miniature format common to trade cards.