Card Number 120, Alice Harrison, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This is a trade card from the late 19th century featuring actress Alice Harrison. The card was part of a set of trade cards issued by the tobacco company W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. The image shows Harrison in a theatrical costume standing in a wooded area with a sign in the foreground reading "Are The Best". These collectible trade cards featuring actors and actresses were a popular form of advertising in the 19th century. The card is a valuable example of early 20th century advertising, tobacco culture, and the history of the American stage.