Card Number 106, Lillian Russell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trading card featuring Lillian Russell, an American actress and singer, from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card, printed in the 1880s, portrays Russell in a simple, yet elegant outfit, with a hat and a sailor-inspired top and trousers. The image is part of a larger collection of trading cards that were a popular form of advertising during the late 19th century. This card is a historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the life and career of Lillian Russell and the marketing practices of the era.