Card Number 172, Alice Gordon, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a collectible card from the *Actors and Actresses* series (N145-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote *Cross Cut Cigarettes* in the 1880s. This particular card features a portrait of actress Alice Gordon, depicted in a military-style uniform. The card is a prime example of a tobacco card, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. These cards were often collected by individuals, leading to the development of the *cigarette card collecting* hobby. The use of a famous actress like Alice Gordon helped to increase the appeal of the cards.