Card 613, Miss Johnson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 613, Miss Johnson" is a carte-de-visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. This particular card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, was produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The image features a woman in a fur-trimmed hat, looking directly at the viewer. These collectible cards were often included in cigarette packs, acting as a form of advertisement while providing portraits of popular figures of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this artifact, showcasing a fascinating example of 19th-century photographic and advertising practices.