Minnie Conway as "Pocahontas," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This chromolithograph depicts actress Minnie Conway as Pocahontas, a Native American woman who is famous for her role in the Jamestown Colony. This card was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co., a tobacco company, as part of their "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series for Duke brand cigarettes in 1889. The image is a highly stylized depiction of the famous figure, adorned with bright and colorful clothing and a large feathered headdress. It is a prime example of the use of popular culture figures in advertising in the late 19th century.