Annie Summerville, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series by Allen & Ginter, featuring actress Annie Summerville of the Corsair Co. The card was produced between 1885 and 1891 and served as advertising for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It features a black and white photograph of Summerville seated on a chair, wearing a costume with numerous embellishments, and holding a small object in her right hand. The trade card is a prime example of 19th-century advertising and showcases the cultural significance of tobacco use during that time.