Sutherland, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card for "Cross Cut" cigarettes from the 1880s. The card features an image of actress "Sutherland" from the "Actors and Actresses" series, promoting the brand. The card uses a sepia-toned photo of Sutherland in a theatrical pose, highlighting her costume, which would have been an attention-grabbing feature of the card's target audience. These cards were printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s as part of their marketing strategy for the cigarette brand, becoming early examples of branded collectibles. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.