Actress wearing hat with pink flowers and blue bow, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892 - 1893

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, features a woman wearing a lavish hat adorned with pink flowers and a blue bow. Produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, to promote their "Honest Long Cut" brand, the artwork exemplifies the use of popular culture in advertising during the late 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the print, typical of the chromolithographic process, capture the allure of the theatrical world, suggesting the association between the actress and the brand's image of refined taste and sophistication. The image is a prime example of "trade card" artwork, a popular advertising medium of the period.