Card Number 148, Clifton, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This 19th-century trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, features a portrait of the performer Clifton. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes, the card showcases a full-length image of Clifton, likely a stage performer, in a revealing outfit. The card’s design, characteristic of the era, features simple composition and a focus on the subject, making it a compelling glimpse into 19th-century entertainment and advertising practices.