Florence Sutherland, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a collectible cigarette card featuring the actress Florence Sutherland, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card, a black and white photograph, captures Sutherland in a relaxed pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer. Her simple yet elegant attire, and the floral embellishments on her hat, hint at the fashion trends of the late 19th century. The card's small size and format were typical of the era's trading cards. These cards, often featuring prominent figures from various fields, were used by companies for product promotion and collectible purposes. This example is a testament to the popularity of cigarette cards as a form of advertising and entertainment in the late 19th century.