Card 775, Annie Summerfield, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card 775, Annie Summerfield, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

drawing, print

portrait

pencil drawn

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

print

pencil sketch

portrait reference

pencil drawing

coloured pencil

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Card 775, Annie Summerfield" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a black and white photograph of actress Annie Summerfield, depicted in a three-quarter profile pose wearing a white costume with a fringed skirt. The card is an example of the popular trade card format of the late 19th century, often used to promote products and depict popular figures of the day. The card is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.