Mlle. Pertin, Paris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) 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. It depicts Mlle. Pertin, a Parisian actress, in a simple but elegant pose, holding a parasol, and wearing a white dress and a lacy bonnet adorned with white flowers. The card was part of a larger set that featured portraits of popular performers of the era, and served as a form of advertising for the tobacco brand. The card's small size reflects the popularity of collectible cards during the late 19th century. This trade card can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.