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

This is a trade card for Virginia Brights Cigarettes featuring the actress Daisy Murdoch. Created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891, the card is a black and white photograph depicting Murdoch in a theatrical pose, likely from a play. The card's small size, 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches, makes it a unique and collectible piece of ephemera. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.