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

This is a card from a series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company, from 1885 to 1891. This example, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, depicts an unnamed woman posed in a seaside setting. The card is a typical example of the albumen print photography common to the late 19th century, and would have been distributed as part of cigarette packs or as a standalone collectible. The small size of this card, along with the subject matter and text, reflects the intended audience: tobacco consumers.