Beautiful California actress Maud Granger, c 1880 exceptional cabinet card! RRRR

Description

Maud Granger (1849-1928) was a beautiful and very popular stage and film actress born on Christmas Day during the California gold rush. Although born in Connecticut, she was raised in Grass Valley, CA. “Miss Granger was in her youth one of the most beautiful and most photographed of actresses. Every college man, every sentimental girl, every collector had numerous pictures of her.” Her 50 year career lasted from 1875-1925, during which she appeared in 21 Broadway productions. She performed often throughout California. 1888, Marysville (CA) Theater: Starring in The New Magdalen, “Her rare powers were fully displayed…a remarkably fine characterization”. 1890, Sacramento, CA: She starred in “The Creole”, “Miss Granger was up to a high standard of excellence. An artistic and finished piece of work.” 1910, Santa Rosa, CA: She performed in “The Transformation”. Her first husband and father of her only child was born in Marysville, CA and killed in a train wreck in Utah. She appeared in four films at ages 65-68, her last film appearance as Mrs. Abraham Lincoln in the short film “The Slave Auction”. Her final stage appearance was at the age of 75 in the comedy “Pigs”.
She stands facing half-left and looking right, a long curl draped down her left shoulder. She wears earrings, a necklace, bracelets on each wrist; and a long gown with a floral corsage on her chest, a wide belt, and a floral wreath and drapery at the bottom.
No photographer named. Blank reverse.
Condition: Excellent with very light soiling and stains. The reverse has paper remnants from being glued onto something. Very slight warping typical of cabinet cards.
Very rare! An internet search finds no other examples of this photo or of Maud in this costume.