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

This is a trade card, also known as a cigarette card, featuring Katie Uhart, an actress, from the *Actors and Actresses series* by Allen & Ginter, produced between 1885 and 1891. These cards, featuring various actors and actresses, were included in packs of Virginia Brights Cigarettes, making them a popular collectible. The black and white photograph depicts Uhart in a theatrical costume, holding a prop, capturing her image as a performer. The card's small size, 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, is typical of the era's trading cards. This specific example resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.