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

"Lillian Kennedy, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8)" is a vintage trade card featuring a sepia-toned photograph of the actress Lillian Kennedy, likely taken between 1890 and 1895. The card was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes, showcasing the popularity of the brand through its association with celebrities of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this small-scale example of early 20th-century commercial art.