Actress wearing fur coat and muff, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

This chromolithograph card, part of a series called “Stars of the Stage,” was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1891 to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The card features a glamorous actress in a fur coat and muff, against a snowy background, highlighting the warmth and luxury associated with the tobacco brand. This image reflects the popular culture of the late 19th century, using the allure of theatrical celebrities to promote consumer goods, a common practice in advertising at the time. The card exemplifies the use of chromolithography, a printing technique popular in the 19th century, which allowed for vibrant colors and detailed imagery in mass-produced prints.