Card Number 170, Madison, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trading card featuring a portrait of actress "Madeson," part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, a promotional campaign for "Cross Cut Cigarettes" issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s. The image is a black and white photograph that shows the subject in a formal pose wearing a fashionable dress. The card itself, measuring just over 2 inches by 1 inch, was likely intended to be collected and traded, reflecting the growing popularity of tobacco and trading cards during this period. These cards offer a glimpse into the world of entertainment and advertising during the late 19th century.