Card Number 246, Louise Fritch, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes, features a portrait of actress Louise Fritch. The sepia-toned image shows Fritch seated in a theatrical setting, holding a cigarette box, adding to the overall theme of the card. These trade cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century and often featured images of popular performers of the day, making them collectible items for those interested in theatre and advertising history.