Card 903, Mrs. J.B. Potter, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 903, Mrs. J.B. Potter" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. This collectible card features a black and white portrait of Mrs. J.B. Potter, a popular actress of the late 19th century. The card is a prime example of a popular trend during the late 19th century in which companies would include collectible cards in their products to entice consumers. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this card, which is a testament to the enduring power of these small, ephemeral objects to capture the essence of a moment in time.