Camille D' Arville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a portrait of actress Camille d'Arville, produced by Allen & Ginter as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards. The card was likely given away with packs of Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of d'Arville, who is wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat, likely a popular fashion choice of the time. The card showcases the typical style of these collectible cards, featuring a simple photographic portrait of the subject, with a name printed at the bottom. The cards were popular in the late 19th century and are now highly sought-after by collectors.