De La Rose, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"De La Rose, from the Actors and Actresses series" is a trade card created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features a photograph of De La Rose, a performer who is depicted holding a bow and arrow, standing on a stage with a backdrop of foliage. The image is in black and white, and De La Rose is dressed in a theatrical costume. This trade card is part of a larger set of cards featuring actors and actresses of the era. The card is a valuable example of 19th-century ephemera and is a testament to the popularity of cigarette cards as a form of advertising and collecting.