Mlle. Waldro, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Waldro" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The series features a profile portrait of the actress, Mlle. Waldro, captured in a simple yet elegant pose. The image, printed on a small card, embodies the style of late 19th-century trade cards, which often combined advertisement with collectible imagery. This particular card, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, reflects the popularity of tobacco-related ephemera and its role in the dissemination of popular culture.