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

"Arline Stanley, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph by Allen & Ginter. This collectible card features a portrait of actress Arline Stanley, standing in a studio setting. The card is a prime example of a "trade card", used as a promotional item for the Virginia Brights Cigarettes brand in the late 19th century. The card's dimensions are small, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.