Card 675, Daisy Murdoch, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The card features a black and white photograph of Daisy Murdoch, an American stage actress. This type of trade card was commonly used as a form of advertising in the late 19th century, with companies printing images of popular actors and actresses on cards to promote their products. The card is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.