Mlle. Millet, from the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes
1886–90
Medium
Albumen photograph
Dimensions
sheet: 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (6.9 x 3.5 cm)
Classification
Photographs|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.215.171.124
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the glittering world of 19th-century theater with *Mlle. Millet, the Actors and Actresses (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes a petite albumen photograph produced by & Company between 188 and 1890. This tiny portrait (just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches) captures the poised elegance of the French actress Mlle. Millet, one of many celebrities featured in this popular series. Albumen prints, made by coating paper with egg whites and silver salts, were the gold standard for sharp, detailed photography of the era, perfect for mass reproduction. These cards were clever marketing gems tucked into Old...
About the Artist
Goodwin & Company · 1850–1950
**Goodwin & Company (ca. 1850–1950)** Goodwin & Company, originally established as E. Goodwin and Brother before the American Civil War, emerged as a prominent New York City-based tobacco manufacturer in the mid-19th century. Operating from the bustling heart of Manhattan, the firm built its reputation on popular cigarette brands such as Gypsy Queen and, most notably, Old Judge, which became syno...