Card Number 531, Eliza Reusels, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N145-7), issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes in the 1880s. The card features a portrait of Eliza Reusels, an actress of the time, in a formal pose, likely taken from a theatrical publicity photo. The card's design is typical of the era, featuring a simple, elegant layout with a focus on the portrait subject. The image exemplifies the popularity of cigarette cards as a means of advertising and collecting in the late 19th century.