Card Number 708, Ada Webb, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the Actors and Actresses series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes in the 1880s. The card features a portrait of Ada Webb, a popular actress of the time, standing against a backdrop of a beach. This type of advertising, featuring popular figures, was common in the late 19th century, helping to connect the brand with contemporary cultural trends. These collectible cards are now sought after by both historians and collectors of ephemera.