Card Number 98, Ada Richmond, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 98, Ada Richmond" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trade cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes in the 1880s. The photograph depicts Ada Richmond, a popular actress of the time, posed in a casual setting, holding a cup in her hand. The trade card is a prime example of early 20th-century advertising, using the celebrity endorsement strategy to entice potential customers to buy the brand. The image is a valuable historical artifact, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of the late 19th century. It's part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.