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The picture shows a view of all (10) Old Cigarette Advertising Premium Actress Photograph Cards in this lot. The backs are all blank. These cards are not dated but they are believed to be from the 1800s or early 1900s. (7) of these are from Admiral Cigarettes. (1) is from Virginia Brights Cigarettes, and (2) are unmarked and unknown. These women are believed to have been either theatre actresses, singers, or dancers. The cards would have been given as premiums in or with packages of cigarettes. In the order pictured, these are marked as follows:
Emily Banker Admiral Cigarettes
Admiral Cigarettes (with large fan)
Admiral Cigarettes (two women)
Ab?A Bowen Admiral Cigarettes
Kate Claxton
Fannie Rice. (Virgin)ia Brights Cigar(ettes)
(unmarked) (woman on a wooden barrel)
Admiral
Miss Woodfor Admiral Cigarettes
Virginia Jarbeau Admiral Cigarettes
These cards vary slightly in size. To judge the sizes the bottom center card measures 1-3/8'' x 2-3/8''. These appear to be in poor to fair condition with wear and tear, cut corners, and thumb tack holes as pictured.