Card 448, Gracie Wilson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter in Richmond, Virginia, between 1885 and 1891. It features a portrait of actress Gracie Wilson, known for her roles in Victorian era theatre. This trade card, part of a larger series, was used to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card's visual style is typical of the period, employing a simple black and white photograph with a clear, legible text format. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this piece, which is part of a growing collection of trade cards that offer insight into 19th-century popular culture.