Card Number 102, Daughters of the Plow, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This 1880s trade card, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., features a group of women identified as the "Daughters of the Plow". This series of trade cards, marketed by the Duke Cigarettes company to promote their products, showcased a variety of performers and personalities of the era, often in a humorous or theatrical context. The card, printed in black and white, depicts the women in a casual pose, with their attire and expressions hinting at a rural and somewhat rustic theme. The women, likely actresses of the time, are prominently displayed as a marketing tool to appeal to potential customers and advertise Duke Cigarettes. This artifact offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century advertising and the use of popular culture to sell goods.