Miss Lea, 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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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Miss Lea," a black-and-white photograph by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, is part of a larger series promoting Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. This collectible card, created in 1890, features an unidentified woman, "Miss Lea," in a formal pose holding a fan. The image, typical of trade cards from this era, is a snapshot of Victorian fashion and culture, showcasing the use of photography for commercial purposes. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
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