Card Number 501, Isabella Short, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s, features a portrait of actress Isabella Short. Part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, these cards were given away to promote Duke Cigarettes. The black and white image, likely a photograph, depicts Short in a hat and simple dress, a common style for women of the era. This trade card provides a glimpse into the marketing strategies used in the late 19th century and is a valuable piece of social history.