Card 496, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the *Actors and Actresses* series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of a woman, likely an actress, sitting outdoors in a garden-like setting. The image is printed on a small card with the brand name of the tobacco company prominently displayed at the bottom. These cards were popular in the late 19th century as a way to promote the product and appeal to consumers. They are now sought-after by collectors interested in the history of tobacco advertising, the golden age of theater, and 19th-century photography.