Lottie Forrest, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1886 - 1890

This is a carte-de-visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century, depicting actress Lottie Forrest. Produced by Goodwin & Co. in New York City, this trade card was included in a series of promotional materials for "Gypsy Queen" cigarettes. The image, characteristic of the era's photographic style, captures Forrest in a formal pose, her expression demure. The image is part of a larger collection of trade cards featuring actors and actresses, highlighting the connection between popular culture and the marketing of consumer goods in the late 19th century.