Card Number 780, Miss Sultana, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the 1880s featuring an image of Miss Sultana, an actress, and was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. The card depicts Miss Sultana in a theatrical pose, reclining on a couch, and is a prime example of a trade card. Trade cards were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, often featuring images of celebrities or scenes of daily life. This card is an interesting example of advertising history.