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

"Miss Rosita," from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8), is a monochrome photograph created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1890 and 1895, as part of a promotional campaign for Duke Cigarettes. The image features a woman, possibly an actress, in a Spanish-inspired costume, holding a guitar and resting her chin on her hand. The photograph, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a prime example of trade cards used in the late 19th century to advertise commercial products. The card's simple composition and evocative portrait style capture the spirit of the time and the growing popularity of tobacco products.