Card 326, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a cabinet card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, between 1885 and 1891. The series featured portraits of popular stage performers of the time, intended as promotional items for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The image is a black and white photograph, likely a reproduction, showcasing a woman in a theatrical pose, seated outdoors. This particular card is numbered 326 and was part of a larger set of similar cards featuring different actors and actresses. These cards are now considered important historical documents, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment.