Card Number 755, Miss Perichol, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to advertise Cameo Cigarettes. It depicts Miss Perichol, a famous actress of the time, in a theatrical pose. The card features a simple photographic style with a focus on the subject. The inclusion of the actress's name and the slogan "Duke's Cameo Cigarettes Are The Best" clearly ties the image to the advertising campaign. This trade card is a prime example of how businesses used visual media to promote their products during the late 19th century, appealing to a wide audience of potential consumers.