Card Number 314, Cynthia Granger, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card features an image of actress Cynthia Granger, part of a series promoting Cross Cut cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s. The black and white photograph depicts Granger in a simple pose, her head slightly lowered and her gaze directed downward. The image is likely a reproduction of a studio portrait, characteristic of the period. The card's small size and clear advertisement make it a fascinating example of early commercial art and the use of celebrity endorsements.