From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. It was produced by Allen & Ginter as part of a series of trading cards featuring actors and actresses, intended to be given away with packs of Virginia Brights cigarettes. The image depicts a woman in a fashionable hat and dress, posing for the camera in a formal studio setting. This image was likely part of a larger collection of cards that provided a glimpse into the world of theater and entertainment during the late 19th century.