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

This carte-de-visite, from the "Actors and Actresses" series, was produced by Allen & Ginter as a collectible trading card promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The series, printed between 1885 and 1891, features portraits of popular stage actors and actresses of the time, creating a fascinating snapshot of 19th-century theatrical culture. The image depicts a young woman, likely an actress, captured in a posed portrait with a hint of playful charm. The small size of the card, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, was typical of the carte-de-visite format popular in the 19th century.