Leila Farrell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Leila Farrell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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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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old engraving style

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possibly oil pastel

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pencil drawing

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men

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This is a trade card for Virginia Brights Cigarettes featuring a portrait of actress Leila Farrell, part of a series of cards produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. The black and white photograph shows Farrell posed with a hat on her head, looking off to the side. The card features the name "Leila Farrell" and the text "Virginia Brights Cigarettes". These cards are often referred to as "cigarette cards" and were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. They are now collectible and of great interest to art lovers and collectors.

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