Card 420, Louisa Searle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 420, Louisa Searle," is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a bust-length portrait of actress Louisa Searle, in profile, wearing a white bonnet, and is printed in black and white. These cards were popular promotional items in the late 19th century and were often collected for their images of celebrities of the day. The card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.