Card Number 502, Theo, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 502, Theo" is a trade card from the 1880s that was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke cigarettes. The card depicts a woman, named Theo, wearing a floral dress, standing in front of a blurred background of foliage. The trade card is a classic example of late 19th-century advertising, utilizing a charming portrait to associate the product with desirable qualities. It's now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City, showcasing the evolution of advertising strategies through the lens of visual art.