Card Number 581, Nacivet, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card featuring the actress, "The Nacivet," from the Actors and Actresses series, issued by the Duke Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card dates back to the 1880s and features a black and white photograph of the actress, her name and the company’s advertisement. These types of cards were popular in the 19th century, and were often used to advertise products and services. The cards were usually small, and were often given away free of charge. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York, NY.