Card Number 32, Mrs. Langtry, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 32, Mrs. Langtry" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series (N145-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card features a bust-length portrait of the English actress, Lillie Langtry, known for her beauty and scandalous reputation. The photograph is a typical example of the trade cards of the late 19th century, with the product name and slogan prominently displayed above the image. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card, measuring 2 5/8 × 1 7/16 in. (6.6 × 3.7 cm).