Card Number 27, Miss Leslie, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s, depicting Miss Leslie, a popular actress at the time. It was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of their "Actors and Actresses" series to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card showcases Miss Leslie in a simple, yet elegant, pose, wearing a white dress with floral details. The card, a prime example of advertising during the late 19th century, combined the popularity of actors and actresses with the emerging culture of smoking to reach their target audience. This trade card is a valuable artifact of both theatrical and tobacco history.