Card 297, Lotta, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 297, Lotta, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a trade card featuring an image of actress Lotta Crabtree, printed by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. This card is part of a larger set of trading cards depicting popular actors and actresses of the era, distributed to promote the sale of Virginia Brights cigarettes. The image of Lotta is a sepia-toned photograph, capturing her in a simple white dress, with a slightly blurred background suggesting an outdoor setting. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable artifact for its historical value, offering a glimpse into the popular culture and advertising strategies of the late 19th century.