Card Number 16, Miss Broughton, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 16, Miss Broughton," from the "Actors and Actresses" series is a trade card from the 1880s issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card features a photograph of a woman, likely an actress named Miss Broughton, dressed in a light-colored gown, looking slightly to the side. The card, printed in sepia tones, is a simple, yet effective advertisement for Cross Cut Cigarettes, showcasing the popularity of the brand through its association with famous actresses. This card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York, NY.