Alice Lody, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Alice Lody," a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N45, Type 1) by Allen & Ginter, features the actress Alice Lody in a posed portrait, likely taken between 1885 and 1891. The image is part of a set of collectible cards produced by Allen & Ginter to promote their Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card is a valuable artifact from the history of American theater and advertising and can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The image, printed on a small card measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, showcases Lody in a fashionable attire of the late 19th century, leaning on a table with a contemplative expression.