18 different actress cards from the 1880s, a time when tobacco companies like Old Judge, Sweet Caporal, and regional contemporaries complemented their sports offerings with seductive celebrity imagery. These depict stage actresses and entertainers of the era, wearing modest Victorian attire or more provocative stage costumes, appealing to the male smoker’s gaze. Backs vary by brand and their condition's uniformly low grade. The group retains charm and historical resonance from an era when our hobby blended sports, pop culture, and early mass marketing. A nice group of ephemera for those who appreciate history with a whimsical edge.