Laura Burt as a Lady of France of 1794-1800, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1890

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a company that was known for manufacturing cigarettes. The series depicts famous actors and actresses of the time. This specific card features Laura Burt, a prominent actress of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, portrayed as a "Lady of France". The card utilizes a colorful, lithographic printing process, characteristic of the era, to create a detailed portrait with a sense of realism. The card was created as promotional material to advertise Duke brand cigarettes, a practice common in the late 19th century. These trade cards became popular collectibles due to their historical and artistic value.