Actress wearing yellow beaded bodice, from Stars of the Stage, First Series (N129) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890

This is a chromolithograph from the "Stars of the Stage" series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their "Honest Long Cut" tobacco brand. The card features a bust-length portrait of an actress in profile, wearing a beaded yellow bodice and a white dress. The artist's identity is unknown, but the card was printed in 1890. These cards were popular collector's items, and their subject matter reflected the growing popularity of theater in the late 19th century. This card, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the visual culture and marketing strategies of the Gilded Age.