Card Number 750, Mrs. James Brown Potter, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s, featuring a portrait of Mrs. James Brown Potter, an American actress. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes, the card features a bust-length portrait of Potter, dressed in an elaborate gown and facing to the left. The card itself is a classic example of trade card advertising, using the image of a popular figure to endorse the company's product. The card is a snapshot of 19th-century American culture, showcasing the growing popularity of cigarettes and the use of celebrity endorsements to promote products. These cards, collectively known as the "Actors and Actresses" series, are now valuable collectibles sought after by card collectors and those interested in the history of the entertainment industry and tobacco advertising.