Card Number 170, Miss Montague, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the late 19th century featuring a portrait of Miss Montague, a famous actress of the time. This collectible card was printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a great example of how early American tobacco companies used celebrity endorsements in their marketing.