Actress wearing cloth headpiece embellished with silver coins, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 - 1892

This chromolithograph card is part of the "Stars of the Stage" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco. The card features a portrait of an actress wearing a headpiece adorned with silver coins, likely intended to evoke a sense of opulence and entertainment. The card is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The use of color and imagery aimed to attract consumers and associate the tobacco brand with a glamorous lifestyle. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the marketing strategies and popular culture of the late 19th century.