Card Number 568, Myra Ward, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This black and white photographic portrait, *Card Number 568, Myra Ward*, is a collectible trading card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of their *Actors and Actresses* series to promote Duke Cigarettes in the 1880s. Myra Ward was a popular actress of the time, and this card features a close-up portrait of her. The image is a simple but effective example of photographic portraiture from this era, showcasing the subject's features and conveying her presence in a straightforward manner. The card is a reminder of the history of advertising and the use of celebrity endorsements to promote products.