Florence Baker, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a cabinet card from the *Actors and Actresses* series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features Florence Baker, an actress of the time, in a fashionable outfit and an elaborate hat. The photograph is a classic example of a portrait in the 19th century, utilizing the then-new carte-de-visite format. These cards were widely popular and helped to spread the fame of performers, making them more accessible to fans.