Card Number 760, Miss Chaissaing, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s, featuring a portrait of Miss Chaissaing, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes. The card is part of a larger series, Actors and Actresses (N145-5), that aimed to associate the brand with popular figures of the time. The image uses a straightforward, realistic style typical of the era, capturing Miss Chaissaing's likeness with clarity. This type of trade card was a common form of advertising in the late 19th century, and they are now sought-after by collectors for their historical significance.