Card Number 744, Lulu Hesse, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-3) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 744, Lulu Hesse" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes. This black and white photograph depicts the actress Lulu Hesse in profile, with a dark background and her hair styled in a voluminous manner. The trade card includes text at the bottom, emphasizing the quality of the brand and the company's name. These trade cards were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century as a way for companies to advertise their products. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and exemplifies the use of celebrity endorsements in advertising.