Card Number 342, Mlle. Meynadier, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, features Mlle. Meynadier, a popular stage actress, posing in a theatrical costume. Printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s, these cards were distributed to promote their "Cross-Cut Cigarettes." The black and white photograph captures Mlle. Meynadier in a dramatic pose, seated on a richly patterned cushion, highlighting the opulence of the theater world. This artifact provides a glimpse into the social history and advertising trends of the late 19th century.