Katie Stokes, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 19th-century trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series by Allen & Ginter, features a portrait of actress Katie Stokes. The card, produced between 1885 and 1891, served as an advertisement for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. The card showcases Stokes in a casual pose, leaning against a wall with a large, ornate jug at her side. This type of card, known as a "carte de visite", was a common way to disseminate images of popular personalities during the Victorian era, particularly those associated with theatre and entertainment.