Card Number 539, Miss Blake, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 539, Miss Blake" is a trade card from the 1880s, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of actress Miss Blake, posed in a relaxed and alluring manner. This type of advertising, known as "trade card art," was popular in the late 19th century and often featured images of celebrities or attractive women to promote various products. The card is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series (N145-7), showcasing a variety of performers popular during that era. This particular card, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches, is a testament to the historical significance of cigarette advertising and the evolution of celebrity culture in the United States.