Card 467, Estelle Clayton, 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, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Estelle Clayton, an actress from the late 19th century. The card, printed in black and white, depicts Clayton in a simple pose, her gaze directed toward the viewer. Trade cards like this were popular marketing tools in the late 19th century and were often collected by cigarette smokers. This example of a trade card highlights the important role that advertising played in promoting brands and products during this period.