Card Number 376, Mlle. Knight, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card, a type of advertising card, from the late 19th century promoting Cross Cut cigarettes. It features a portrait of Mlle. Knight, an actress of the time. The card is a photographic print on cardstock, typical of the era. The card's design includes Mlle. Knight's name and an advertisement for the cigarette brand, which was produced by the Duke Sons & Co. The card is a fine example of a trade card, a popular form of advertising during this period.