Mlle. Guenin, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mlle. Guenin, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a carte-de-visite photograph by Allen & Ginter from the late 19th century. This small, sepia-toned image portrays a woman, Mlle. Guenin, a French actress. It is one of a series of trading cards produced by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter, designed to attract customers by featuring images of popular figures of the time. The card's simple composition, emphasizing Mlle. Guenin's face and gaze, reflects the conventions of portraiture during the period.