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

This is a small-scale photographic portrait of actress Lilly McIntyre, a part of the *Actors and Actresses* series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights cigarettes. These cards were created in the late 19th century to encourage consumers to collect them as they often came packaged with a pack of cigarettes, popularizing the image of performers at the time. The portrait is printed in black and white with a muted tone, showing McIntyre with her head tilted downward and a soft expression.