Della Fox, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a "trade card" from the *Actors and Actresses series* produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Della Fox, a famous actress of the late 19th century. The image is in a *carte de visite* format, a popular style of photograph during this era. The card was produced between 1885 and 1891 and is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The trade card's design features a simple portrait of Fox, adorned in an elaborate costume, and a clear, bold label with her name. This type of card was commonly used as promotional material by cigarette companies, capitalizing on the popularity of actors and actresses.