Card 766, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 766, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a trade card from the late 19th century. Printed by Allen & Ginter, the card depicts a woman, likely an actress, in a theatrical pose. The image is a black and white photograph featuring the woman in a costume with a bell in her hand. The card was part of a series of trade cards issued by Allen & Ginter to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes, a popular brand of cigarettes. These cards were collected by people of all ages, making them an important part of the history of advertising and popular culture in America. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses the card, which measures 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches.