Card 846, Annie Summerville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card featuring actress Annie Summerville, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The black and white photograph depicts Summerville in a theatrical costume, holding a sword and standing in a pose that suggests a dramatic scene. These cards were popular promotional items during the late 19th century and are highly sought after by collectors today. The card is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.