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

This is a "trade card" created by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series featuring images of popular performers. This particular card, dated 1885-1891, features a woman wearing a jeweled crown, a common symbol of royalty or fame. The image's sepia tone and simple composition are characteristic of 19th-century photography. These cards were collected by cigarette smokers and have become a valuable piece of Americana, reflecting the cultural and social landscape of the late 19th century.