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

This black and white photograph, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes, features Fannie Batchelder, a popular American actress of the late 19th century. The image depicts Batchelder in a posed portrait, likely taken from a theatrical production, with her hands clasped and a serious expression. The card's small size and simple composition are characteristic of the era's trading cards, which were often given away with tobacco products. This artwork is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.