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

"Miss Eastlake," from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) is a sepia-toned photograph produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. between 1890 and 1895. The image is a portrait of a woman dressed in a dark, long-sleeved dress, with a hat and gloves. It is part of a larger series issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. These small cards, featuring actors and actresses of the era, served as collectible trading cards and provided a unique form of advertising. The image of Miss Eastlake is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlighting its significance in the history of printmaking and advertising.