Lady Alphonsine, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Lady Alphonsine," from the "Actors and Actresses" series, is a trade card created in the 1880s by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a photograph of Lady Alphonsine, likely a stage performer, standing next to a feathered headdress. The image is a sepia-toned photograph, typical of the era, and the card is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsement in advertising. These cards are now a sought-after collectible and can be found in museum collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.