Card Number 737, Miss Sheible, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This 1880s trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, features a portrait of Miss Sheible, a popular actress of the time. The card was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card depicts Miss Sheible in a theatrical pose, possibly holding a fan or a prop, dressed in a fashionable gown and hat. This vintage collectible, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century theater and advertising. The card's design and subject matter reflect the popularity of tobacco products and stage performances during this era.