Miss Farance, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card, which features a photograph of actress Miss Farance, was created between 1885 and 1891. The card's diminutive size, measuring 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches, is typical of trading cards from this period. This card is part of a larger set of cards celebrating popular performers from the era, and it can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.