Miss Rivers, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Miss Rivers, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph depicting the actress Miss Rivers. Produced by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company, the card is part of a larger series showcasing performers from the era. This small-scale image, measuring only 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches, is a prime example of 19th-century trade cards, often used for advertising and marketing purposes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York currently houses this piece.