Card 763, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 19th-century trade card features a portrait of an unidentified actress, likely from a popular stage production, advertising Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, a set of collectible cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company. These cards, often referred to as "cigarette cards", are a fascinating example of early 20th century marketing and the evolution of collecting.