Card Number 122, Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This black and white photograph, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, is a promotional trading card for Duke's Cameo Cigarettes. It features actress Pauline Hall, holding a fan, against a blurred background, likely a theatrical backdrop. The image is a typical example of the "carte de visite" format popular in the late 19th century. These cards were used to promote both the cigarette brand and the popularity of actresses in the Victorian era. The card is a valuable glimpse into the world of entertainment and advertising in the late 19th century, as well as a historical record of Pauline Hall's career.