Actress posing pensively with hand held to lips, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891

This chromolithograph, "Actress posing pensively with hand held to lips," is part of a series of cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1891 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The card features a woman in a theatrical costume, likely an actress of the time, with a pensive expression. The image is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century that often featured images of famous people or scenes of daily life. This particular card is a colorful and eye-catching example of this genre, and it provides a glimpse into the world of entertainment and advertising in the late 19th century. The card is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.