Georgie Drew Barrymore, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a black and white photograph of actress Georgie Drew Barrymore, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The series was created between 1890 and 1895, featuring portraits of prominent actors of the time. The image captures Barrymore in a seated pose, elegantly dressed in a long gown, with a feathered hat. The background is a blurred, outdoor setting. This image is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image is a prime example of the tobacco card genre, a collection of cards featuring actors, athletes, or historical figures used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to promote tobacco products.