Card Number 625, Ivy Willis, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a collectible trading card from the late 19th century promoting Cross Cut Cigarettes. It features a black and white photograph of actress Ivy Willis in a casual pose, possibly sitting on a boat or the edge of a body of water. The card was part of a larger series created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as a way to promote their tobacco products. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns the card. The image is a classic example of a trade card, a popular form of advertising in the late 1800s. They were often printed on high-quality paper and featured colorful illustrations or photographs, making them desirable collectibles.