Actress wearing unstructured cloth cap, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 - 1892

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, is a promotional card from 1891-1892 created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Honest Long Cut tobacco brand. The card features a portrait of an actress wearing a distinctive, unstructured cloth cap. The image captures the actress in profile, emphasizing her strong facial features and providing a sense of anonymity. These collectible cards, part of a larger marketing campaign, were designed to appeal to a wide audience and capitalize on the popularity of theater at the time.