Card Number 86, Frankie Kemble, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 86, Frankie Kemble," is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. This black and white photograph features Frankie Kemble, an American actress, in a simple pose. The card showcases a common marketing strategy of the time, associating popular figures with commercial products. The card is an excellent example of the ephemera of the late 19th-century, highlighting the social and cultural trends of the time.