From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the “Actors and Actresses” series produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for their tobacco products. The card features a woman in a theatrical costume, holding a sword and standing in a theatrical setting, showcasing the popularity of theater in the late 19th century. These cards were given away with purchases of Virginia Brights Cigarettes, making them a popular form of advertising and a sought-after collectible today. The image is a carte-de-visite, a popular photographic format during that era.