Mattie Rogers, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Mattie Rogers" is a photographic trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Mattie Rogers, a popular actress of the late 19th century, in an elaborate costume, likely from one of her stage roles. The card is a prime example of "trade cards" which were popular marketing tools in the late 19th century. This particular card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between the 1880s and 1890s.