Actress wearing white sleeveless bodice with blue floral details, from Stars of the Stage, First Series (N129) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This chromolithograph, part of the "Stars of the Stage" series, was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1890 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The artwork depicts a woman, likely an actress, in a white sleeveless bodice with delicate blue floral details, her face turned slightly away from the viewer. The image captures a sense of Victorian elegance and the allure of theater, appealing to the target audience of the time. The card's small size, typical of trade cards, suggests it was intended for widespread distribution as a promotional tool, showcasing the company's product and associating it with popular culture.