Maggie Mitchell, from the Actresses series (N67) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1885 - 1893

"Maggie Mitchell, from the Actresses series (N67)" is a trade card produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1893 as part of a series promoting Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card features a bust-length portrait of Maggie Mitchell, a prominent American actress, in profile. The image is a black and white photograph, typical of the era. The design includes the actress's name, the brand name "Virginia Brights Cigarettes," and the manufacturer "Allen & Ginter, Richmond, VA." This type of trade card was a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, and it provides a glimpse into the history of tobacco advertising and the popularity of theatre in American culture.