From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 4) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trading card from the *From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 4)* for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The card features a photograph of an unidentified woman in a seated pose, likely an actress of the time. The photograph is in sepia tones, a common style for the era, and showcases the woman's elegant attire, perhaps a stage costume. The card's small size, 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in., reflects the widespread popularity of collectible trading cards during this period. The card is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.