Card Number 707, Lucy Webb, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s
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"Card Number 707, Lucy Webb" is a collectible card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Lucy Webb, known for her roles in the Victorian era theatre. It is a sepia-toned photograph, capturing Webb's posed figure and long hair. The image is printed on a small card, typical of the trade cards of this era. These trade cards were commonly collected and traded, adding to their historical and cultural significance. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY houses this card in their collection.
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