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

This is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, dated 1885-1891. The card depicts a woman named "Bonifazzio" in a casual pose, wearing a hat. These cards were popular collectibles in the late 19th century and are now sought-after by collectors of ephemera and Americana. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this piece in its collection.