Card Number 180, Irene Varona, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 180, Irene Varona" is a promotional trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N145-5) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. The card features a photograph of Irene Vemona, an actress of the time, posed in a studio setting. The card exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements in product advertising, showcasing a popular figure of the era to attract attention and promote the brand. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card, offering insight into the social and cultural landscape of late 19th-century America.