Friese & Birke, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card depicts actresses, Frieze & Birke, in costume. It is a small, 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in., black and white photograph. These cards were popular in the late 19th century and are now highly sought after by collectors of ephemera, trade cards, and theatrical history.