Card 298, Annie Pixley, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card featuring Annie Pixley, an actress from the late 19th century. It was produced as part of the “Actors and Actresses” series by Allen & Ginter, a company known for producing tobacco cards. The card depicts Annie Pixley in a fashionable dress, holding a fan, and standing with an umbrella behind her. This piece is a classic example of a trade card, a form of advertising that flourished during the late 19th century. These cards were given out for free with purchases of tobacco products, and are now sought after by collectors for their historical and artistic value.