Card Number 16, Miss Broughton, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This 19th-century trade card features a portrait of Miss Broughton, a popular actress of the time. The card was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, as part of a promotional campaign for their "Cross Cut" brand of cigarettes. The card is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the 19th century, and offers a glimpse into the world of tobacco marketing and the popularity of theater during this period. The card is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, which likely included other cards featuring famous performers of the era.