Mlle. Mella, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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light pencil work
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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wedding photography
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mlle. Mella, from the Actresses series (N245)" is a trade card issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of actress Mlle. Mella, dressed in a flowing gown, posing with a dramatic gesture. This card is part of a series of trade cards featuring prominent actresses of the late 19th century, making it a valuable piece for collectors of both ephemera and theater history. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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