Card Number 316, Jennie Smith, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a "trade card" from the 1880s, part of a series by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. The card depicts actress Jennie Smith, seated on a beach, dressed in a striped top and white trousers, with a hat on her head and a palm frond in the background. The image is in sepia tones, characteristic of the photographic techniques of the late 19th century. These cards were a popular method of advertising in the era, with the imagery of popular figures attracting attention. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this card in its collection.