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

"Jennie Webster," part of the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards, was produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The card features a black-and-white photograph of actress Jennie Webster in a theatrical costume. These cards were distributed with packs of Virginia Brights cigarettes, popularizing the use of trading cards as a form of marketing. The card's simple design and focus on the subject make it a prime example of early photographic portraiture.