Card 190, Annie Summerfield, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, featuring actress Annie Summerfield. The card was produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The black and white image shows Summerfield holding a sword, wearing a costume that suggests a character role. This type of trade card was popular in the late 19th century, using celebrity images to promote consumer goods. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds this small but significant piece of Americana. *trade card, cigarette card, actors and actresses, Virginia Brights, Allen & Ginter, Annie Summerfield, 19th century, American*.