From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the *From the Actors and Actresses series* created by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company, between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts two men in theatrical costumes, most likely actors from a popular play. These trading cards were given away with the purchase of Virginia Brights cigarettes, which were a popular brand at the time. This card is an example of a collectible known as a "cigarette card", and it has become a popular item among collectors. This particular card, "N45, Type 5", can be found on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.