Florence Baker, Corsair Co./ Verona/ Clara Davenport/ Laura Curtis, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 4) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features four actresses in sepia-toned photographs: Florence Baker, Verona, Clara Davenport, and Laura Curtis. These cards were widely popular in the late 19th century as a form of advertising and are now highly sought-after by collectors. The card, printed on thin cardboard, has a simple design, featuring the actresses' names and the company name below their portraits. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century theater and the evolution of advertising through trading cards.