Card Number 20, Aimee, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card, or "cigaret card", featuring a portrait of the actress Aimee. It was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s as a promotional item for Duke Cigarettes. The card, typical of the genre, features a simple image of Aimee in a theatrical pose, likely from a stage production, and includes her name and a slogan for the brand. The card is a good example of a type of advertising popular in the late 19th century, using an image of a popular figure to promote a product. These cards, often collected by enthusiasts, offer a glimpse into the history of advertising, performance and the cultural impact of cigarettes.