Theo, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a promotional card from the *Actors and Actresses* series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes between 1890-1895. The card features a photograph of the actress Theo, who is posed standing beside a wicker chair. The sepia-toned image, likely a reproduction of a photograph, is characteristic of the printing methods used in trade cards of this period. The card is a prime example of the visual culture of the late 19th century and reflects the increasing popularity of cigarettes as a consumer product.