Actress wearing wide-brimmed hat decorated with white feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 - 1892

This chromolithograph, "Actress wearing wide-brimmed hat decorated with white feathers", is part of the "Stars of the Stage" series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. Printed between 1891-1892, the card depicts a woman in a wide-brimmed hat with white feathers, gazing thoughtfully upwards. The image showcases the artistic style popular in the late 19th century, often seen in advertisements and trading cards of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this piece in its collection, representing the company's marketing strategy and the cultural trends of the era.