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

"Mlle. Thibault" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, which was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as a promotional tool for Duke Cigarettes between 1890 and 1895. The photograph features a portrait of actress Mlle. Thibault, dressed in a long, flowing gown with a lace collar and a bow in her hair. She is standing in a studio setting, with a blurred background suggestive of foliage. The photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising during the late 19th century.