Card Number 9, Lillian Russell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts the famous American actress Lillian Russell in a posed portrait, wearing a fashionable dress and hat. It is a prime example of trade card art from the late 19th century, showcasing both a popular figure and a brand name. The image is a black and white photograph, capturing the essence of the time period. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, offers a glimpse into the world of entertainment and advertising in the late 1800s.