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

"Mlle. Deanville" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The image features a woman, likely an actress named Mlle. Deanville, posed in a theatrical setting, possibly on stage. The photo is a prime example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising during the late 19th century, as the company strategically used popular figures to associate their brand with success and glamour. The piece is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.