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

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, features a portrait of actress Pauline Hall. The image shows Hall standing, holding a white dove, dressed in an elaborate, fringed gown. The card, printed in sepia tones, was likely distributed as a promotional item for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The "Actors and Actresses" series, consisting of over 500 cards, was a popular form of collectible advertising, featuring images of famous stage performers of the day.