Card Number 123, Miss Summerville, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 123, Miss Summerville" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N145-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes in the 1880s. This collectible card, part of a larger set, features a photograph of the actress Miss Summerville, likely taken during a performance. These cards, common in the late 19th century, employed a popular marketing technique, showcasing celebrities to appeal to consumers and associate their brand with popularity and glamour. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.