Mlle. Caffer, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Caffer, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a trade card featuring Mlle. Caffer, an actress, likely from the late 19th century. The card, created by Allen & Ginter, features a sepia-toned photograph of Mlle. Caffer in a theatrical pose holding a cane and wearing a patterned dress and hat. This card was part of a larger series of trade cards used to advertise Virginia Brights cigarettes, a common marketing strategy of the time. This series is known as the "Actors and Actresses series" (N45) and features a variety of popular actors and actresses of the day. This card, classified as "Type 8" in the N45 series, is a testament to the marketing power of collectible cards and provides a glimpse into the lives of famous performers of the 19th century.