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

This is a trade card from the "From the Actors and Actresses series" printed by Allen & Ginter in the late 19th century to promote Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card features a photograph of two actors in traditional Japanese clothing, likely a scene from a theatrical performance, printed in a monochrome style. This type of collectible card was a popular form of advertisement and is a fascinating artifact of late 19th-century consumer culture.