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

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts a portrait of Lillian Lewis, a well-known actress of the time, seated in a chair with a harp in the background. The card's small size and simple design were common for trade cards of this period. These cards, distributed with cigarette packs, became collectible items in their day, with many featuring popular figures in the fields of theatre, music, and sports. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this card in their collection.