Rachel Booth, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by Allen & Ginter as a promotional item for Dixie Cigarettes. The card, produced between 1885 and 1891, features a black and white photograph of Rachel Booth, a famous actress of the time, and the image is slightly discolored and marked with age. The card is a prime example of the use of advertising and collectible trading cards as a method to promote products in the 19th century.