Card Number 208, Lizzie Harold, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card for Duke's Cameo Cigarettes, featuring a portrait of actress Lizzie Harold, part of a series of cards issued in the 1880s by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card showcases Harold in a casual pose, seated on a rock and gazing off into the distance, highlighting the popularity of actresses and celebrities in marketing campaigns of the era. The image is a black and white photograph, typical of the era's printing technology, and features a simple background, allowing the focus to remain on the subject. This card exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsement in advertising during the late 19th century.