Card Number 362, Augusta Walkup, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card from the 1880s features a portrait of actress Augusta Walkup, wearing a lavish costume and holding a prop. It was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their brand of Cross Cut Cigarettes. These trade cards were popular in the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of entertainment and the advertising strategies of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small yet significant piece of social history.