From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This carte-de-visite, from the "Actors and Actresses" series by Allen & Ginter, features a posed portrait of an unidentified female performer. The sepia-toned image, likely a promotional piece for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, depicts the woman standing with her hands behind her head, highlighting a fashionable and somewhat provocative pose. The photograph's small size and simple design were typical of the era, making it a collectible item for those interested in 19th-century theater and advertising history.