Miss Bell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Miss Bell" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes in the 1880s. The image features a posed portrait of a woman, identified as Miss Bell, in a stage costume with a large hat. The card is an example of trade card advertising, a popular form of advertising in the 19th century. Trade cards often featured images of celebrities, athletes, or other popular figures to attract attention and promote a brand. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides insight into the history of advertising and the cultural significance of tobacco products in the late 19th century.