Lizzie Webster, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring actress Lizzie Webster, promoting "Cross Cut Cigarettes" by the Duke Sons & Co. The card showcases a simple yet elegant photographic portrait of Webster, seated in a chair with a delicate lace trim, adding a touch of Victorian style. This card is a prime example of early 20th-century advertisement and collectible trade cards, showcasing the power of celebrity endorsements in promoting consumer goods. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.