Miss Farrance, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This is a sepia-toned photograph of Miss Farrance, one of a series of cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The series, known as Actors and Actresses, features portraits of famous stage performers from the late 19th century. This particular card shows Miss Farrance in a theatrical pose, draped in a veil and wearing a jeweled ornament. The image, created between 1890 and 1895, serves as a reminder of the pervasive presence of tobacco advertising in popular culture during this period. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.