Card Number 601, Georgie Danning, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring actress Georgie Danning. It was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Danning in a simple pose, seated on a chair with a relaxed expression. This card is a prime example of the popular trend in the late 19th century to use celebrity images in advertising, and is a great representation of the "Actors and Actresses" series.