Actress wearing sailor costume with pink bloomers, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

This chromolithograph, "Actress wearing sailor costume with pink bloomers," is part of the "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" trading card set issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1891 to promote their Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The image depicts a woman in a sailor costume, leaning against a pedestal with a coil of rope. The card's vibrant colors and theatrical imagery reflect the popularity of stage entertainment and tobacco advertising in the late 19th century. This card is a prime example of trade cards, which served as a form of advertising for various products and were often highly collectible.