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

This carte-de-visite photograph, titled "Mde. Rosi," was created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The image depicts a woman, likely a performer, in a graceful pose, wearing a voluminous tutu and a delicate floral headpiece. The photograph's sepia tone and slight blur lend a sense of nostalgia, capturing a moment in time from the late 19th century. The small size of the card, 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in., is characteristic of the carte-de-visite format, which was popular for portraits and trading cards during the Victorian era. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.