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

This is a collectible trading card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a black and white photograph of the actor Leonce, likely a portrait, depicting him in a formal setting. The card is small in size, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, and is a popular item among collectors of 19th-century ephemera, showcasing the intersection of popular culture and the world of cigarette advertising in the late 19th century.