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

This is a trade card featuring a woman, part of the "From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5)" by Allen & Ginter. Created between 1885 and 1891, it is a prime example of the "Cigarette Cards" genre, popular in the late 19th century. The card features a sepia-toned portrait of an actress, dressed in a theatrical costume. These cards were often given away with packs of cigarettes as a marketing tactic. This particular card can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.