Ida Mulle, 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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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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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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pencil art
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watercolor
This is a promotional trade card from the Actresses series created by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a portrait of Ida Mulle, an actress, posed against a background of palm fronds. This card is a classic example of trade card art, which was often used by companies to advertise their products. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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