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

"The Marchioness" is a cabinet card photograph by Goodwin & Company, part of their "Actors and Actresses" series for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes. Created between 1886 and 1890, the image features a woman in profile, her gaze directed away from the viewer, adding a sense of mystery. The use of a simple, light background emphasizes the subject, making it ideal for advertisement purposes. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the history of 19th-century portrait photography and its use in commercial campaigns.