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

"Miss Stetson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a carte de visite, a type of photograph popular in the 19th century. The image, produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891, features a posed portrait of a woman named Miss Stetson, likely an actress or performer. The photo is part of a larger series of collectible cards that were often included in packs of cigarettes. This particular card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The carte de visite format, along with its inclusion in a tobacco product, reflects the social and cultural trends of the late 19th century.