Card Number 76, Lillian Russell, 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 advertising Duke Cigarettes. Featuring a portrait of the famous actress Lillian Russell, the card showcases her in a seated pose, her elegant attire and confident expression captivating viewers. Part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their tobacco products, this card exemplifies the trend of using popular figures to market goods in the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.