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

This is a cabinet card featuring Miss Constance Gilchrist, an actress in the late 19th century. The card is from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke cigarettes. The sepia-toned image captures Gilchrist in profile, with a pearl necklace and her hair styled in a fashionable updo. The image exemplifies the popular trade card format of the era, often used for advertising and entertainment.