Card 435, Janisch, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 1885-1891 trade card features a portrait of actress Janisch, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The image, a sepia-toned photograph, shows Janisch in a ruffled collar and hat, glancing towards her right side. These cards, often collected and traded, were an early form of advertising and offered a glimpse into the lives of popular figures of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this particular trade card, measuring 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches.