Card Number 636, Miss Arnold, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 636, Miss Arnold" is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses series* (N145-3), produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. This sepia-toned photograph depicts a young woman, Miss Arnold, seated in a relaxed pose, her arms resting on a large object resembling a drum. The card exemplifies the popularity of tobacco cards in the late 19th century, serving as a form of advertising and a collectible for consumers. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater and advertising during that era. The card, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 in. (6.8 × 3.5 cm), is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.