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

This is a cabinet card from the *Actors and Actresses* series, created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. This particular card features Josie Hall, a popular stage actress of the time. The card is a portrait of Hall, dressed in a theatrical costume. Cabinet cards, a popular form of photographic print, were often used for advertising and promotional purposes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this example, which measures 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches.