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

This is a sepia-toned photograph of Lady R. Churchill, a member of the prominent Churchill family. Created by W. Duke, Sons & Co., the artwork is a trade card issued between 1890 and 1895 to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card depicts a portrait of Lady Churchill, featuring a close-up view of her face and upper torso. She is wearing a light-colored dress, and her hair is styled in an elaborate updo. The photograph is a prime example of the use of trade cards as advertising mediums in the late 19th century, and its depiction of Lady Churchill serves as a testament to the social and cultural influence of the Churchill family. The card can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.