Marie Sutit as the Wife of a Nobleman of Hungary, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1890

This trade card, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the late 19th century as an advertisement for their Duke brand cigarettes. The card features Marie Sutit, a famous actress of the time, dressed in elaborate attire as the "Wife of a Nobleman of Hungary." The image depicts her wearing a red and gold costume with a feathered hat, evoking a sense of regal elegance. The card is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising during the late 19th century. *Trade card, cigarette card, advertising, costume, actress, celebrity*