Card Number 28, Agnes Huntington, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card featuring Agnes Huntington, an actress, from the "Actors and Actresses" series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the tobacco company responsible for the popular Cross Cut Cigarettes. The series, dating back to the 1880s, was produced to promote the brand. This particular card shows a close-up portrait of Huntington, wearing a bejeweled crown and a lace-trimmed garment. It's a fascinating example of early tobacco advertising, combining celebrity appeal with product placement.