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

This is a trade card for Virginia Brights Cigarettes featuring a portrait of an unidentified actress, part of a larger series. Created by the printing company Allen & Ginter in the late 19th century, the card showcases the actress in a theatrical pose holding a fan. The image was created in the style of a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. This card is a unique example of early advertising, using the popular medium of the carte de visite to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes.