From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 1885-1891 trade card from the "Actors and Actresses series" features a portrait of an unidentified actress. Produced by Allen & Ginter, a prominent manufacturer of tobacco cards, this piece was originally intended as a promotional item for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The image, printed on a small card measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, presents the actress in a seated pose, her elegant attire and demure expression aligning with the fashionable ideals of the Victorian era. The card is a compelling example of the intersection of popular culture and advertising during the late 19th century.