Card Number 171, Lizzie McCall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring the actress Lizzie McCall, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The card, part of a larger series, is a monochrome photograph that uses a simple composition, showcasing Lizzie McCall in a theatrical pose on a set of stairs. These cards were widely distributed in the late 19th century, serving as both advertising and collectible items, reflecting the popular culture of the era. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this example of early advertising and ephemera.