Card Number 171, Lizzie McCall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 171, Lizzie McCall," is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes in the 1880s. This trade card features a portrait of the actress Lizzie McCall, dressed in a flamboyant costume with feathers and floral embellishments. The photograph's composition places McCall on a staircase, with the "Duke's Cameo Cigarettes are the best" slogan below her, suggesting a connection between the actress's fame and the brand. This is a fine example of trade card advertising and the trend of using popular figures to promote products.