Maurice Barrymore as a Huntsman of Persia, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1890

This is a chromolithograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke brand cigarettes. It depicts the American actor Maurice Barrymore, who is known for his roles in stage productions like "The Seats of the Mighty" and "The Only Way." This card, "Maurice Barrymore, Huntsman of Persia," shows Barrymore in costume as a Persian huntsman, likely depicting a character from one of his many stage productions.