Card Number 600, Miss Jackson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 600, Miss Jackson," from the *Actors and Actresses* series, is a trade card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. This 1880s card features a sepia-toned photograph of a woman, likely an actress, in a theatrical pose. The card, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches, showcases the widespread use of trade cards in the late 19th century, used as a form of advertising and collectibles. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this card, which offers a glimpse into the marketing strategies of the era and the fascination with actors and actresses of the stage.