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

"Mlle. Tissot" is a carte-de-visite, a type of small photographic portrait popular in the 19th century, from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The series was likely created in the 1880s, featuring a variety of performers who likely endorsed the brand. The image shows a young woman, Mlle. Tissot, who is dressed in a lace collar. This image is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It is a great example of the popular trade card format often used in the 19th century for advertising.