[Actress wearing patterned bodice], 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, issued between 1890 and 1895 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of an actress, her face partially obscured by her long hair. She is wearing a patterned bodice and her right hand rests on her shoulder, creating a dramatic pose. The image is a classic example of the collectible trade cards produced in the late 19th century.