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

This 1885-1891 card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, part of the "Virginia Brights Cigarettes" collection, features a photograph of "Groupes Petites, Godin" (a pair of actors). Created by Allen & Ginter, the card depicts a humorous moment with the actor Godin dressed in a top hat, holding a large bag of trousers, and leaning against another actor who is dressed in a coat and hat. These collectible cards, popular during the 19th century, combined advertising with images of famous individuals. The cards were small in size, measuring only 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches.