Lady R. Churchill, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Lady R. Churchill, from the Actors and Actresses series" is a trade card from the 1880s created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to advertise Duke Cigarettes. The card features a bust-length portrait of Lady Churchill in a simple white dress and a modest hairstyle, which were considered fashionable for the time. The card highlights the brand name and slogan, "Duke Cigarettes Are The Best," demonstrating its intended purpose as a promotional tool for the tobacco company. This is a prime example of a collectible trade card, one of many created in the late 19th century as a unique form of advertising.