Card Number 150, Lizzie Evans, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This black and white photograph from the 1880s is a trade card issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. It features actress Lizzie Evans, depicted in a studio portrait, standing in a simple white dress. The image was likely created to appeal to a wide audience, as the cigarette company aimed to reach both smokers and theatergoers. The card is a prime example of late 19th-century trade card advertising, a popular form of marketing that utilized the image of famous individuals to promote products.