Agnes Huntington, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the *Actors and Actresses* series, created by Allen & Ginter in the late 19th century to be included in cigarette packs. The card depicts Agnes Huntington, a popular actress of the time, dressed in a theatrical costume. The card features a sepia-toned photograph, printed on a small card measuring 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches. These collectible cards became highly sought-after, even leading to the collection of these cards being known as "The Cigaret Card Craze" in the 1880s. These cards are a unique window into the history of theater and the evolution of commercial advertising.