Louise Balfe as "Sweet Peas," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This colorful chromolithograph is a trading card from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1889. It depicts actress Louise Balfe in a playful costume, with a pea pod hat and a pea pod trim adorning her dress, referencing the name of the card "Sweet Peas." The card, part of a series promoting Duke brand cigarettes, provides a glimpse into the popular culture of the late 19th century, showcasing theatrical costuming and advertising trends of the time.