Card 521, Marie Jansen, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card, one of a series featuring actors and actresses, created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card, from around 1885 to 1891, depicts Marie Jansen, an actress of the time. The card was part of a larger collection of trade cards distributed to promote tobacco products and provided a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century. They also served as a form of early advertising, as the card features the Virginia Brights logo. These types of trading cards are a popular collectible for their historical and cultural significance. The trade card format was an essential component in the development of early American popular culture.