Mlle. Myrrha, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Myrrha" is a card from the "Actors and Actresses" series created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts a black and white photograph of a woman, likely an actress, with a veil covering her face, captured in a studio setting. The card's small size, typical for trade cards, showcases the subject's portrait in a simple yet striking manner, typical of the era's photographic style. This piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.