Card Number 152, Mrs. Roach, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring Mrs. Roach, a well-known actress of the time. It was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the tobacco company, to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts Mrs. Roach in a simple black dress with a lacy collar, looking directly at the viewer. The card includes the phrase "Duke Cigarettes are the Best" and is numbered 152 in a series of cards featuring prominent actors and actresses. This type of trade card was a popular form of advertising in the 19th century, and is now considered a valuable collectible.