Card Number 235, Miss Thorp, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes in the 1880s. The card depicts Miss Thorp, a popular stage actress of the time. It features a bust-length portrait of Miss Thorp, dressed in a gown and posed in a theatrical setting. The trade card, printed in black and white, is a fine example of an advertising collectible that blends promotional messaging with artistic imagery.