From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 5) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a "trade card" from the *From the Actors and Actresses series* created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The card features a portrait of an actress, likely dressed as a character, and at the bottom, "Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is written in a decorative font. These cards were popular forms of advertising for tobacco products in the late 19th century, featuring various actors and actresses of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this particular example in its collection. The card measures 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. and is a great example of the use of photography in advertising during this period.