Card Number 262, Annie Pixley, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s, part of a series featuring actors and actresses. It depicts Annie Pixley, a popular actress of the era, holding an umbrella. The card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The simple design and monochrome image are characteristic of trade cards from the late 19th century. This card is a fascinating artifact of both the history of American tobacco advertising and the golden age of theater.