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

This is a "trade card" from the *Actors and Actresses series* created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Nettie Kimball from 1885-1891. The image shows Kimball with a dog, posing in a studio setting. Trade cards were commonly used in the late 19th century as a form of advertising. They often featured images of popular figures, like actresses, athletes, or politicians. They were distributed with tobacco products, and this one specifically advertised Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card was printed using the *carte de visite* format, which was a popular size for photographic portraits during the mid-19th century.