Cigarette card approximately 1.25 x 2.25 depicting Ellen Terry (1847-1928) in the role of Marguerite from Faust. In the 19th century cigarette manufacturers began inserting cardboard into the packages to provide stiffness. Soon after, they began using the cards to stimulate business by placing images of actors and actresses on the cards, making them collectible. The color picture shows Terry in a lime green dress with a scoop neck and a white undershirt. She is wearing a long white apron and a brown satchel slung across her waist and is holding what looks to be pearls in her right hand and a bell in her left hand. This card is number 19 in a series of 25 called Players: Past & Present. The description on the back of the card is as follows: Miss Ellen Terry, whose gracious presence and charming talent are so well known to lovers of the drama, first acted with Henry Irving in 1867. A consummately talented actress, she was at her best in such parts as 'Portia' in 'The Merchant of Venice,' and those who have been privileged to see her in the character, will always remember her delightful light-comedy part of 'Nance Oldfield.' Her career, under the management of Sir Henry Irving, was one of great artistic success, and she has for many years held the affectionate regard of a play-going public. Production(s) represented: Louis XI. Character role(s) represented: Henry Irving (Louis XI), Mr. Harvey (The Dauphin), Mr. F. Cooper (Duke De Nemours), Mr. S. Valentine (Philip De Commines), Mr. G. Black (Jaques Coitier), Mr. Tyars (Tristan L'Ermite), Mr. Archer (Oliver Le Dain), Mr. F. H. Macklin (Francois De Paule), Mr. Taylor (Cardinal D'Alby), Mr. Mellish (Count De Dreux), Mr. Lacy (Montjoie), Mr. Cushing (Monseigneur De Lude), Mr. Tabb (The Count De Dunois), Mr. Johnson (Marcel), Mr. Reynolds (Richard), Mr. Marion (Didier), Mr. Graham (Officer of the Royal Guard), Mr. Rivington (Toison D'Or), Mr. Belmore (King's Attendant), Miss May Whitty (Marie), Miss Maud Milton (Martha) Artistic role(s) represented: Sir Henry Irving (Actor, Manager), Dion Boucicault (Playwright).