Actress wearing blue cap with pink feather, from Stars of the Stage, First Series (N129) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, is a trade card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card features a stylized portrait of an actress wearing a blue cap adorned with a pink feather and gold coins. The design, typical of the era, blends realism with a theatrical aesthetic. This collectible card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century advertising and popular culture.