Miss Buroughs, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This photograph, "Miss Burroughs," is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The series, dating from 1890-1895, features portraits of popular stage performers of the era. The image shows Miss Burroughs in a casual pose, her face partially obscured by a fur-trimmed garment. This sepia-toned trade card is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising, as well as a snapshot of the world of late 19th-century entertainment.