Jane Hading, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Jane Hading, a famous French actress of the late 19th century. The image is a simple yet elegant photograph, capturing Hading in a contemplative pose with a bouquet of flowers. The trade card is a prime example of 19th-century advertising, using a popular figure to promote a brand. It is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.