Eben Plympton Dressed as Turkish Footman, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1890

This is a color lithograph from the *Actors and Actresses, Second Series* set of trading cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card features a portrait of Eben Plympton, a famous actor, dressed as a Turkish footman. These cards, which were distributed with Duke brand cigarettes, were incredibly popular with collectors and helped to promote the brand, showcasing the growing popularity of cigarette smoking in the late 19th century. The image, which is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, shows a man in a bright red fez, a traditional Turkish hat, and a green and brown patterned coat, and is a fine example of the printmaking techniques used to create these collectible cards.