Mlle. Coe, 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, created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, and depicts Mlle. Coe, an actress of the 19th century. The card is a monochrome photograph, printed on a small card sheet. This card was likely printed between 1885 and 1891, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The card showcases a popular form of late-19th century advertising, where trading cards were often included with products to incentivize purchasing. These cards were often collected, traded, and even used for playing games, making them part of a popular hobby of the era.