Card Number 35, Rita Chase, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a promotional trade card from the 1880s featuring actress Rita Chase. It was part of a series of cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to advertise their brand of Cameo Cigarettes. The black and white photograph, in the style of a cabinet card, features a close-up portrait of Chase. It highlights the actress's face and features a simple, elegant background. These cards are often collected by those interested in both the history of acting and advertising from this era.