Card Number 367, Lizzie Webster, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to advertise their Cameo cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of the actress Lizzie Webster, posing in a theatrical costume with a relaxed expression. It is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising, as the card capitalizes on the popularity of the actress to promote the cigarette brand. This trade card, a significant piece of ephemera from the late 19th century, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.