Miss Lannon, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Miss Lannon" is a carte-de-visite, a type of photograph popular in the 19th century, produced by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series. This particular card, featuring a portrait of actress Miss Lannon, was included in packs of Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The image captures Miss Lannon in a theatrical pose, her features softened by the muted tones of the photograph, a common style of portraiture during this period. The card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.