Card Number 129, Kiralfy Troupe, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 129, Kiralfy Troupe," from the "Actors and Actresses" series, is a trade card from the 1880s issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. This collectible features a black and white photograph of a woman in a ballet costume, holding an umbrella, with the Duke Cigarettes logo printed above. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlighting the fascinating intersection of art and advertising in the late 19th century. The series, which included images of famous actors and actresses of the day, aimed to increase brand recognition and appeal to a wide audience through popular culture.