Maud Branscombe, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Maud Branscombe, an actress from the late 19th century. This card was likely printed in the 1880s, a time when cigarette cards were a popular form of advertising. It's a rare example of early commercial art.