Card Number 10, Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Card Number 10, Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

coloured pencil

19th century

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This is a trade card from the 1880s promoting "Cross Cut Cigarettes" by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card features a portrait of actress "Hall," depicted in a formal pose, standing in front of a blurred background. The card's design reflects the popular trend of using celebrity images for commercial purposes during the late 19th century, highlighting the growing influence of popular culture on advertising and consumerism. The card is a valuable artifact for understanding the history of tobacco advertising and the development of early celebrity culture.