Help with Card Identification

[phikappapsi]

Originally Posted by cozmokramer

Yes I assumed that already. I was more curious about the fact that her NAME was in fact Miss Goodwin as well. Coincidence? Member of the family?

ahh - probably should've read your entire post - or had more coffee. I'd actually assume it was a contest winner/pageant type thing, rather than a matriarch of sorts. but I'll leave the real answer to someone who invariably has beeter insights (and reading comprehension skills)

[packs]

That would be a pretty cool card if it is THE Goodwin.

[edjs]

Personally, I doubt that they would do what in that time would be considered a very risqué card of a family member. Remember, these were considered sexy for that time. See how she is showing off her leg?

[packs]

I don't think it would be considered risque at all. Have you seen the actress series cards? I don't find anything atypical about this one compared to them except the subject might be more interesting for baseball card guys.

[sb1]

It's Myra Goodwin, a vaudeville actress.

[kevinlenane]

Too risqué for me. I'm old fashioned though.

[RCMcKenzie]

Can you post a scan of the back? Is this an n167 type 2? Second and third guesses, n171, n174.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by sb1

It's Myra Goodwin, a vaudeville actress.

Damn, took too much time typing out my response.

[D. Bergin]

It's theater actress Myra Goodwin. She has several other tobacco card issues and cabinet photos if you do a Google image search.

Don't see this particular one listed anywhere though.

I used to collect these years ago when I was in a Lillian Russell phase. It was a cheap way to pick up lots of American 19th century real photo tobacco cards, really cheap. Kind of wish I held onto them, they are really neat.