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

This monochrome photograph, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., features an actress in a theatrical costume, likely from a play or performance. The image, printed on a small card measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 in., is typical of the trade cards used in the late 19th century to promote Duke Cigarettes. The actress's elaborate headdress, possibly a crown or tiara, and the ornate details of her costume suggest a period piece, highlighting the popularity of theatrical imagery in marketing during the late Victorian era.