Card Number 376, Maggie Claire, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This black and white photograph, titled "Card Number 376, Maggie Claire, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5)" was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote their Cameo Cigarettes brand. It depicts a woman, Maggie Claire, a performer known for her daring circus acts. She is shown balancing on a rope high above the ground, demonstrating her agility and skill, a testament to the era's fascination with the circus and its captivating performers. The photograph, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, serves as a valuable historical document capturing the popular culture of the 19th century, particularly the rise of the circus as a form of entertainment.