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

"Miss Jeunesse" is a carte-de-visite from the *Actors and Actresses* series, printed by Allen & Ginter as a trade card for Virginia Brights Cigarettes from 1885 - 1891. The image depicts a woman, likely an actress, in a theatrical pose, wearing a flowing gown and holding a string of beads. This type of trade card was popular in the late 19th century, using images of popular figures to advertise goods. This specific card is a part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.