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

This black and white photograph, titled "Mlle. Rordame" is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The series, which was issued between 1890 and 1895, features a portrait of a famous actress, Mlle. Rordame, wearing an ornate headpiece and a beaded necklace. The card measures 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 inches (6.8 × 3.5 cm) and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. The portrait is a classic example of late 19th-century photography, showcasing the evolving art of capturing the likeness of individuals during a period of great change in the performing arts.