Card Number 54, Miss Lowe, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, featuring a portrait of Miss Lowe, an actress. The card was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Cross Cut Cigarettes." The image depicts Miss Lowe in a theatrical pose, and the card's design reflects the artistic trends of the time, characterized by elaborate ornamentation. The card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a historical artifact offering insights into the intersection of advertising and popular culture in the 1880s.