Floy Crowell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card featuring actress Floy Crowell, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. Printed between 1885 and 1891, the card showcases Crowell in a dramatic pose, her hand resting on a wooden fence. The sepia-toned photograph captures a sense of Victorian era portraiture, emphasizing her theatrical presence. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, represents a unique intersection of popular culture, advertising, and the burgeoning field of photography in the late 19th century.