Card 604, Miss Johnson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

"Card 604, Miss Johnson," from the "Actors and Actresses" series is a black and white photograph created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. This collectible card is part of a larger set produced as promotional items for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, featuring portraits of famous actors and actresses of the time. The card showcases a close-up portrait of Miss Johnson, a prominent figure in the theatrical world of the late 19th century. Her name and a unique card number, "604," are inscribed at the bottom. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the card is a small but significant artifact of the history of American theatre and the commercialization of popular culture in the late 19th century.