Card Number 746, Lily Gray, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This 1880s trade card, part of the *Actors and Actresses* series, features a portrait of actress Lily Gray. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes, the card showcases Gray in a theatrical costume, likely from one of her stage performances. The photograph captures her in a three-quarter pose, emphasizing her elaborate attire and theatrical makeup. The card's small size, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches, reflects its intended use as a collectible promotional item, showcasing the actress and promoting the brand. The image is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.