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

"Miss Madden, from the Actors and Actresses series" is a monochrome photograph from the late 19th century, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The image, part of a series of collectible trading cards, depicts a woman, identified as "Miss Madden," in a formal pose, holding a fan. This promotional photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the use of celebrity imagery in advertising during the late 19th century.