Edith Craska, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Edith Craska, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

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photo of handprinted image

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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pencil drawing

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underpainting

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men

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights cigarettes. It depicts actress Edith Craska in a theatrical pose, holding a bow and arrow, likely referencing her role in a play. This card, part of a larger series, is a fascinating example of how early marketing used popular culture to promote products. The image itself is a sepia-toned photograph, typical of the late 19th century, and the card is an example of the "carte de visite" format, a popular method of distributing photographs during that time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but significant piece of theatrical and advertising history.

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