Actress wearing green hat with pink feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892 - 1893

This chromolithograph, part of the “Stars of the Stage” series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their “Honest Long Cut” tobacco in the late 19th century. The card depicts a woman, possibly an actress, wearing a green hat adorned with pink feathers. This series was an early example of using celebrity endorsements in marketing campaigns and it represents the rise of commercial advertising in the late 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the chromolithograph capture the aesthetic sensibilities of the period.