Card Number 68, Ida Mulle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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archive photography
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historical photography
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
This trade card from the 1880s features a portrait of Ida Mulle, an actress of the time. It was created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. The card, printed in black and white, shows Mulle standing in a simple white dress and holding a white feather boa. It is part of the *Actors and Actresses* series (N145-4) and was likely distributed as a collectible to attract customers. These cards are now considered historical artifacts and are collected by enthusiasts of 19th-century theater and advertising.
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