Mlle. Rositi, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Rositi," a carte de visite portrait from the "Actors and Actresses" series, is part of a collection of trading cards created by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, between 1885 and 1891. Featuring a photograph of the actress Mlle. Rositi, the card shows her in a theatrical pose, likely from a performance. The card is a prime example of the "trade card" genre, which used popular figures to promote products. This small but beautifully detailed portrait captures the essence of 19th-century theatrical culture.