Mlle. Couralet, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card, a form of advertisement often used in the 19th century, created by the Allen & Ginter company for Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card features a portrait of French actress Mlle. Couralet, likely in a stage costume, capturing her likeness with a focus on her expression and elaborate attire. It is one of a series of trade cards depicting notable actors and actresses from the era. This card is a valuable example of the commercial art of the 19th century, where advertising intertwined with artistic representations of popular culture.