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

This black and white photograph from the *From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes* series, produced between 1885 and 1891 by Allen & Ginter, features a close-up portrait of an unidentified woman. Her face is partially obscured by a torn piece of paper, a common feature in these collectible cigarette cards. This specific card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The small size of the card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, suggests its intended purpose as a promotional item for the Virginia Brights cigarette brand.