Griechen, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to advertise Duke Cigarettes. This card, featuring a portrait of actress "Griechen," was printed between 1890 and 1895. The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely a studio portrait of a woman dressed in a classical style gown. These cards were intended to be collected by consumers and provided a novel way to advertise the cigarette brand. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds this particular card in their collection.