Carrie Behr, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 1885-1891 "trade card" depicts Carrie Behr, an actress with the Corsair Company, in a bust-length portrait. Issued as part of a series of cards promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes, the image presents Behr in an elegant dress, with her hair styled in a fashionable manner, the photograph likely taken in a studio setting. The card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is a small but significant object showcasing the intersection of popular culture and advertising in the late 19th century. The card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.