Card 503, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 503, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a trade card from the late 19th century. It is a sepia-toned photographic print of an actress named Stay Jen Breeck, likely printed between 1885 and 1891. Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, created this card as part of a series to advertise their brand, Virginia Brights Cigarettes. This small card is a prime example of the marketing strategies used by tobacco companies in the late 19th century.