Josie Hall as "Light and Shade," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This colorful chromolithograph card from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series, created in 1889 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes, features Josie Hall in a playful "Light and Shade" costume. The actress is portrayed wearing a lampshade as a hat, with a lit candle held beneath her chin. The vibrant colors and whimsical nature of the card reflect the popular trends of the late 19th century, where entertainment and advertising often went hand-in-hand. This collectible piece is a charming example of early advertising and theatrical ephemera, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.