McKee Rankin in Bridegroom's Costume of Saille, France, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1889

This chromolithograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1888 and 1889, features McKee Rankin in a traditional French bridegroom's costume. The card depicts Rankin in a detailed, colorful ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat, a red jacket, and a blue sash. This series of cards was created by the tobacco company to promote their Duke brand cigarettes, using popular figures of the time to attract consumers.