Kate Uart, 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, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It features a portrait of actress Kate Uart, known for her work with the Corsair Co., and was printed sometime between 1885 and 1891. This piece exemplifies the popular trend of using collectible cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but significant piece of American cultural history.