Card Number 325, Miss Beckwith, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card featuring Miss Beckwith, a performer from the 1880s. Part of a larger series, this card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the makers of Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card, printed in black and white, depicts Miss Beckwith in a theatrical pose, and the bottom of the card includes the brand's tagline: "Cross-Cut Cigarettes are the Best." This image is a prime example of trade cards used for advertising in the 19th century.