Card Number 83, Lydia Thompson, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 83, Lydia Thompson" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, issued in the 1880s by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. This trade card features a portrait of Lydia Thompson, a well-known British actress of the Victorian era. The card is a prime example of the use of collectible cards for marketing purposes. These cards featured famous actors and actresses of the time, acting as a form of advertising and entertainment for consumers. The photo shows Thompson sitting casually, leaning on a dog, with a floral wreath in her hair. The card is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.