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

This is a carte-de-visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. This particular example features actress Maud Mullett and was created by Allen & Ginter as a collectible trading card for their Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card is part of a larger series featuring actors and actresses of the time. The image shows Mullett in a fashionable pose of the era, wearing a large hat and a fur-trimmed coat, emphasizing the popularity of these objects in Victorian fashion.