Miss Mason, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes in the late 19th century. The card features a portrait of actress Miss Mason, printed in a sepia tone and capturing her likeness in a formal pose. These cards, now considered vintage collectibles, were a common form of advertising in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often featuring popular figures of the day to appeal to consumers. This example is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.