Card Number 392, Maggie Claire, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 392, Maggie Claire," from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trade cards is a black and white photograph featuring the performer Maggie Claire. The trade card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes in the 1880s. Maggie Claire is depicted hanging from two rings. The image is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. These trade cards were common in the 19th century, used as a form of advertising and collecting.