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

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features Edith Kingdon, a popular stage actress of the late 19th century, in a posed portrait. The image is a sepia-toned photograph, capturing Kingdon holding a fan and standing in a theatrical setting. These cards were distributed with cigarette packs, making them a popular form of advertising and collectibles. The card, measuring just 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.