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

This is a black and white photograph of Ullie Akerstrom, an actress, from the Actors and Actresses series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card was printed between 1890 and 1895 and features a portrait of Akerstrom posed in a dramatic fashion, likely referencing a role she performed in. This card, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century.