Actress wearing tall structured hat with striped ribbon, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 - 1892

This chromolithograph trading card, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The card depicts an actress wearing a striking, tall hat adorned with a striped ribbon and feathers. The card, likely distributed in the late 19th century, is a testament to the popularity of tobacco cards, often featuring theatrical personalities and celebrities, as collectibles during this era. The card, which measures 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 inches, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.