Card 641, Kate Uart, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. Featuring a posed portrait of Kate Uart, the card showcases the popular 19th-century trend of using collectible cards to advertise tobacco products. The card's simple design, featuring a central image and minimal text, is characteristic of the era. The image itself portrays Uart in a theatrical costume, highlighting her profession as an actress. This card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century American theater and advertising.