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

"Varonia" is a trade card, also known as a cigarette card, featuring an image of a woman named Varonia, part of a series promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes produced by Allen & Ginter. This card, printed in black and white, showcases Varonia in a stage costume, likely in a theatrical pose, capturing the entertainment of the time. These cards, produced from 1885 to 1891, represent a specific period in American popular culture where collectible cards were used for marketing and advertising purposes, serving as a fascinating window into the past. The card is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.