Josie Hall in Costume of Japanese Lady, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1890

"Josie Hall in Costume of Japanese Lady" is a chromolithograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series of cigarette cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1888 and 1890. The card features a portrait of Josie Hall, a well-known actress of the time, dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono. The vibrant colors and detailed rendering of the costume offer a glimpse into the popular fascination with Japanese culture in the late 19th century. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a fascinating artifact of American popular culture and the growing interest in the East.