Ida Mulle, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

"Ida Mulle, from the Actresses series" is a black and white photograph from 1890 by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, part of a larger series of trading cards produced to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Ida Mulle, dressed in an elaborate, exotic costume, likely for a theatrical performance. The image captures Mulle in a striking pose, emphasizing her theatrical presence and alluring personality. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a fascinating example of the intersection of 19th-century popular culture, advertising, and the performing arts.