Card 868, Rose Coghlan, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) 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 series was printed from 1885 to 1891, and it featured portraits of famous actors and actresses of the time. This particular card depicts Rose Coghlan, an American actress known for her roles in plays like "The Lady of Lyons" and "The School for Scandal." The card features a black and white photograph of Coghlan, dressed in an elegant gown and holding a fan. The card is a prime example of a popular form of 19th-century advertising, as it combined product promotion with portraits of celebrities.