Card 418, Marie Roge, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885-1891, features a portrait of actress Marie Roge. The card, printed in black and white, showcases Roge in a seated pose, wearing a striped dress and a floral headpiece. The image captures a glimpse of her career in the late 19th century and reflects the marketing strategy of using celebrity endorsements for tobacco products during that era.