Actress wearing straw bonnet tied with blue ribbon, from Stars of the Stage, First Series (N129) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This chromolithograph, created in 1890 by W. Duke, Sons & Co., is a prime example of trade cards, which were popular in the 19th century for advertising. The card features a young woman wearing a straw bonnet and a blue ribbon, likely an actress, a common theme in trade cards at the time, intended to attract a wider audience. The card was part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, produced to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco, showcasing the company's product in an appealing and engaging way. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the vibrant colors and intricate details characteristic of chromolithography, a printing technique prevalent in the late 19th century.