Miss Deerya, from the Actresses series (N190) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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portrait reference
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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columned text
"Miss Deerya" is a black and white photograph from the "Actresses" series of trading cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card features a bust-length portrait of an unidentified actress, dressed in a white lace blouse. The image is part of a larger collection of trading cards, and showcases the popularity of collectible cards and the growing interest in the performing arts during the late 19th century. "Miss Deerya" is a rare and intriguing example of a historical trading card from the era.
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