Actress wearing wide green sash with large bow, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

This 1891 chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, depicts an actress wearing a theatrical costume with a large green sash and bow. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., this trade card was used to promote "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The use of vibrant colors and a stylized figure, characteristic of the late 19th century, highlights the glamorous world of theater and its association with the tobacco brand. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, offers a glimpse into the visual culture of late 19th-century advertising and the connection between entertainment and commercial products.