Card Number 209, Miss De Sortes, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 209, Miss De Sortes, from the Actors and Actresses series" is a trade card from the 1880s promoting "Cross Cut Cigarettes" by W. Duke, Sons & Co. This series of cards featured portraits of famous actors and actresses, highlighting the growing popularity of theater and the use of images for advertising. The card shows Miss De Sortes, a performer, standing in a theatrical pose against a blurred background, showcasing the typical style of early photographic portraits.