Actress posing in lace-collared bodice, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 - 1892

This chromolithograph, "Actress posing in lace-collared bodice, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131)" was produced between 1891 and 1892 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco brand. The card features a bust-length portrait of a woman wearing a lace-collared bodice, a popular fashion style of the late 19th century. The image is an example of trade cards, a common marketing tool of the era. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, houses this small piece, measuring 4 3/16 x 2 1/2 inches. These cards, often featuring theatrical performers, were widely distributed and served as collectible items for tobacco enthusiasts.