Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a collectible card from the Actors and Actresses series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes in the late 19th century. This specific card features actress Pauline Hall and was likely distributed between 1890 and 1895. The card, measuring only 6.8 by 3.5 centimeters, shows a close-up portrait of Hall, dressed in a white blouse and adorned with a large flower arrangement in her hair, emphasizing the style of the era. These collectible cards, produced as advertising, are now highly sought after by collectors interested in both the history of advertising and the history of American theater.