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

This is a black and white photograph of Josie Sadler, an actress featured in the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card depicts a bust-length portrait of Sadler looking off to the side, her hair styled in loose curls, which was a fashionable look for women in the late 19th century. The image, printed on a small card measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is characteristic of trade cards from the period, often featuring images of popular personalities. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.