Card Number 162, Elmore, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, part of the Actors and Actresses series, features a woman in a flowing gown holding a large vase, likely a promotional piece for Cross Cut Cigarettes. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s, the card is a fine example of trade card art, a genre popular in the late 19th century, using striking visuals to promote products. The card's sepia tones, elegant pose, and the backdrop of a lush landscape add a touch of classical charm to the advertisement. This trade card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlighting its historical and artistic significance.