Amy Winter, 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 between 1885 and 1891 to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features a bust-length portrait of actress Amy Winter in profile. The image is printed in a sepia tone and shows a simple composition with a white background, typical of the trade cards of the period. These cards were popular collectibles and are now sought after by collectors of ephemera and theatrical memorabilia.