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

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series created by Allen & Ginter, a company best known for producing tobacco cards. The card features a sepia-toned portrait of Mlle. Robert, an actress, seated in a chair, with her hand resting on her chin. The card, part of a larger set of 500, was distributed as a collectible advertisement for Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card's small size and simple design are characteristic of trade card imagery from the late 19th century.