Card Number 184, Katie Powell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring actress Katie Powell, created to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card is part of the Actors and Actresses series, which included cards of famous performers of the era. The image is a black and white photograph of Powell holding a fan, likely advertising Duke Cigarettes as a sophisticated choice. The card is a prime example of trade cards as early forms of advertising.