Card 639, Clara Jackson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 639, Clara Jackson" is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by Allen & Ginter for Dixie Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of the actress Clara Jackson in a theatrical costume, holding a prop weapon. The card was part of a popular series of collectible cards that were included in packs of cigarettes in the late 19th century. This particular card is a photographic print measuring 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These cards provided a glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment and are sought after by collectors today for their historical significance and visual appeal.