Card Number 767, Louisa Carleton, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, features a portrait of Louisa Carleton, a popular actress of the 1880s. The card, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes, showcases Carleton in a relaxed pose, seated on a draped cushion with a classical backdrop. The sepia-toned photograph captures a moment of intimacy, showcasing the artistry of the time and the allure of the theatrical world. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a fascinating artifact of late 19th-century American advertising and popular culture.