Mr. Morris, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Mr. Morris" is a cabinet card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891 to advertise Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The series featured portraits of popular performers, including actors, actresses, and singers. The image is a black-and-white photograph of Mr. Morris in a theatrical pose, holding a flower. The card was part of a larger set of trading cards that were popular during the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has a collection of these cards, including this one, which is about 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches in size.