Card 830, Emma Carson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card featuring Emma Carson, an actress of the late 19th century. It is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter, a company that made tobacco cards. Printed between 1885 and 1891, these cards, part of the "Virginia Brights Cigarettes" brand, were given away with cigarette packs. The card depicts Carson in a theatrical costume, possibly for a play, and was likely created from a photograph. The card is an example of ephemera related to both the tobacco industry and the popular culture of the time, making it a significant item for collectors of Americana.