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

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco in 1890. The artwork depicts a woman wearing a fashionable hat adorned with feathers and a red ribbon, reflecting the style of the era. It is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising during the late 19th century. The image is a vivid example of 19th-century chromolithography and is a captivating testament to the evolution of advertising and popular culture.