[Actress with curly hair], from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a black and white photograph of an actress with curly hair, from the Actors and Actresses series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts a woman with a pleasant expression, likely an actress from the late 19th Century. It is a prime example of advertising during the turn of the 20th century, as cigarette companies would frequently utilize popular figures to promote their products. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of American Trade Cards, which document the history of early American commerce.