Card 399, Sadie Bigelow, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series, featuring actress Sadie Bigelow, created by Allen & Ginter for Dixie Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts Bigelow in a simple, yet elegant, ensemble, with a lace apron and a lace-trimmed cap. The photo is a classic example of the *carte de visite* format, a popular photographic style of the 19th century, known for its small size and focus on portraiture. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.