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

This black and white photograph, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, is a promotional card for Duke Cigarettes featuring the actress Hilda Hollins. The card, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1890 and 1895, features Hollins in a flowing gown, a popular style for women of the era. The image captures Hollins' stage presence and charisma, making it a valuable glimpse into the world of late 19th-century theater. The card's small size, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches, would have been easily carried and collected by cigarette smokers of the time.