Card Number 727, Miss Greenwood, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This trade card from the 1880s features a portrait of Miss Greenwood, likely an actress, used by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The card, part of the “Actors and Actresses” series, uses a formal photographic style, showcasing Greenwood in a seated pose, dressed in a decorative gown and seated in a chair. The image is presented in a simple frame, with text below outlining the brand and its slogan. The card is a prime example of trade card advertising, utilizing celebrity endorsement to appeal to potential consumers.