Lilly Elton, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter, a company that created cards for the popular brand of cigarettes, Virginia Brights, in the late 19th century. The card features a portrait of Lilly Elton, a well-known actress of the era. This portrait of Elton, captured in a posed setting, is part of the "trade card" genre, common in the late 19th century.