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

This is a trade card, also known as a "cigarette card," featuring a portrait of the performer Floy Crowell. Printed by Allen & Ginter, this card is part of a larger series of cards produced between 1885 and 1891 to promote Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card depicts Crowell, likely holding a banjo, in a simple studio setting. The format and style of this card are representative of the popular, commercially produced "trade cards" which were often distributed as promotional giveaways during the late 19th century. The card is now housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.