Anna O'Keefe, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trade card, one of a series of cards featuring actors and actresses, produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885-1891 to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card depicts Anna O’Keefe, an actress popular during that time. The card's simple design emphasizes her likeness, typical of the "carte de visite" style of portraiture. Its small size (2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.) is characteristic of trade cards, making it a compact and easily collectible piece.