Mlle. Delarme, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Delarme, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a photograph by Allen & Ginter, created sometime between 1885 and 1891. It is a portrait of actress Mlle. Delarme, and is part of a larger set of trading cards depicting actors and actresses. This particular card, like many of its contemporaries, was given away with a purchase of Virginia Brights cigarettes, and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image features Mlle. Delarme in a relaxed pose, her head resting on her hand, creating a sense of intimacy that made these cards popular among collectors.