Card 642, Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Dixie Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Pauline Hall, a prominent actress of the time. The card is a prime example of the trade card, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. It is a photograph printed on cardboard and is small in size, measuring only 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches. The card showcases Hall in a seated pose, her clothing and hairstyle reflecting the fashion of the era.