Card Number 68, Ida Mulle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

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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wedding photograph

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19th century

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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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