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

This is a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century, featuring Josie Hall. It is part of a series produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, for their Virginia Brights Cigarettes brand, showcasing actors and actresses of the time. The image presents Hall in a formal pose, showcasing her fashionable attire, which included a large hat and a lavish gown. These cards were widely distributed and served as a form of advertising, appealing to a general audience.