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

"Leola Belle" is a cabinet card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts a young woman named Leola Belle, seated in an ornate chair, with her hand resting on the armrest. This image, which likely dates to between 1890 and 1895, showcases a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century, using the appeal of celebrity and the rising popularity of cigarettes to promote their brand. The photograph is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.