Miss Gale, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

"Miss Gale, from the Actors and Actresses series" is a trade card from the late 19th century, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned portrait of a young woman, likely an actress, in a simple white dress. This card is part of a larger series, showcasing the popularity of trade cards as a marketing tool during the Gilded Age. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this collectible piece of advertising history.