Card Number 347, Mabel Santley, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring actress Mabel Santley, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes. The image is a black and white photograph depicting Santley in a seated pose, wearing a straw hat and a white blouse. The card's design includes a backdrop of a ship's railing and a lighthouse in the distance, suggesting a nautical theme. The card, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches, is an example of early 20th-century advertising using the popularity of performers to market products. These cards are now considered valuable historical artifacts and collectible items for both cigarette and theater history enthusiasts.