Card 495, Leila Farrell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 495, Leila Farrell" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a photographic portrait of actress Leila Farrell in a theatrical costume, showcasing her in a pose likely taken during a performance. These collectible cards, often given away with cigarette purchases, captured the likeness of popular performers and became a significant part of late 19th-century popular culture, offering a glimpse into the lives of actors and actresses of the time.