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

This trade card, featuring actress Grace Barton, was part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes between 1890 and 1895. The card, a simple black and white portrait, is a prime example of a promotional trading card. It depicts Barton in a relaxed pose, her name inscribed at the bottom of the card. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the historical connection between tobacco companies and the world of entertainment.