Actress wearing blue hat with pink roses, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892 - 1893

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco, features a woman wearing a large blue hat adorned with pink roses. The lithograph was created between 1892 and 1893, showcasing the vibrant colors and detailed imagery popular in the late 19th century. This image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable example of how tobacco companies used art to advertise their products during the Gilded Age. The image exemplifies the use of celebrity culture in advertising, appealing to a wide audience with the allure of the stage and the promise of a high-quality tobacco product.