Card Number 221, Carrie Coote, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes

A vertical portrait featuring a seated woman, Carrie Coote, who is holding a cigarette. The text 'CROSS CUT CIGARETTES ARE THE BEST' is prominently displayed at the top. The composition uses a dark, textured background to make the figure stand out, typical of early photographic advertising.

The image is a sepia-toned photographic print, likely a trade card or promotional poster, utilizing soft focus and dramatic lighting to create a flattering portrait effect.