Card 845, Lizzie Webster, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 845, Lizzie Webster" 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 Lizzie Webster, posing in a theatrical costume, possibly for a stage production, in a garden setting. This collectible card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies a popular trend in the late 19th century, where trade cards served as advertising, but also provided a glimpse into the lives and careers of well-known performers.