Beatrice Cameron, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a trade card from the “Actors and Actresses” series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Beatrice Cameron, posed against a backdrop of a decorative wall. The trade card is a sepia-toned photograph, printed on a small card, typical of advertising materials of the time. The trade card exemplifies the role of advertising in the late 19th century, and highlights a popular actress of the period, Beatrice Cameron.