Danforth, 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, featuring a portrait of actress Danforth, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card is a small, sepia-toned photograph, showing Danforth standing in a theatrical pose holding a fan. It is an example of 19th-century ephemera and a testament to the popularity of tobacco cards as collectibles. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.