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

This is a black and white photograph, "May Yohe," from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. Featuring a portrait of the actress May Yohe, the card was likely distributed as part of a promotional campaign for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The photograph captures May Yohe in a close-up, wearing a lacy veil, and presents a formal, almost theatrical rendering of the subject.