Card Number 132, Rose Temple, 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 late 19th century featuring actress Rose Temple. It was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of a series promoting their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The image shows Temple in a theatrical costume, likely from a stage production, holding a sword and standing on a stage prop that appears to be a rock. The use of these cards was a common marketing tactic in the 19th century, capitalizing on the popularity of actors and actresses to sell consumer goods. The trade card, like many of the era, is a photographic print in black and white.