Card 706, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. It features a faded photograph of an unidentified actress, captured in a close-up portrait, only her upper body is visible. The card is a prime example of the ephemera associated with the tobacco industry in the late 19th century. These cards were widely collected and exchanged, contributing to the development of popular culture and the emergence of celebrity in America.