Card Number 330, Lulu Mortimer, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

This is a black and white photograph of Lulu Mortimer, an actress, from the *Actors and Actresses* series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes in the 1880s. The portrait features Mortimer standing in a relaxed pose with her hand on her hip, showcasing her signature costume. The image, part of a collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, represents the use of celebrity endorsements in 19th century advertising and offers a glimpse into the world of theater during that era.