Card Number 135, Miss Sadie Martinot, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote *Cross Cut* cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Sadie Martinot, a popular performer of the era. The image is a simple bust portrait, with Sadie looking directly at the viewer. This type of trade card was common in the late 19th century as a way to advertise products and to promote celebrities. The *Actors and Actresses* series is now a sought-after collectible, especially for fans of theater and early American advertising.