Vaughan, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-1) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Vaughan," from the "Actors and Actresses" series, is a trade card from the 1880s issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. This collectible card, featuring a black and white photograph of an unidentified actress, is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising. The card is a small, rectangular format, typical of trade cards of the era, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. It provides insight into the marketing strategies of the late 19th century, particularly in the tobacco industry.