Card 864, Clara Morris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 864, Clara Morris" is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Clara Morris, a popular American stage actress, in a pose reminiscent of a theatrical performance. The card, part of a larger series, captures the cultural fascination with popular figures, offering a glimpse into the entertainment industry of the late 19th century. This trade card is a prime example of *trade card collecting* and *carte-de-visite* photography.