Bengalese Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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"Bengalese Dancer" is a chromolithograph from the "Dancing Women" series of trade cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card depicts a woman in traditional Bengali dress, with a patterned sari, jewelry, and a veil that she is holding above her head. This piece exemplifies the style of trade cards popular in the late 19th century. They were often used to advertise products or services, and often featured images of women in exotic or glamorous settings. "Bengalese Dancer" is a beautiful example of this popular genre.
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