Card Number 204, Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card features a black and white photograph of Pauline Hall, an actress, promoting "Cross Cut Cigarettes" by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card was printed in the 1880s and features the name of the cigarette brand, and the name and number of the card in a simple, straightforward format. This piece is a prime example of trade cards used for advertising in the 19th century, and provides insight into the use of celebrity endorsements in marketing.