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

"Mlle. D'Alencan" is a sepia-toned photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes in the late 19th century. The photograph features a portrait of the actress Mlle. D'Alencan, with her hair adorned with a floral wreath. The image exemplifies the popular trend of using celebrity endorsements in product advertising during the era, and is a valuable piece of ephemera for collectors of both cigarettes and theatrical memorabilia.