Mollie Fuller, from the Actresses series (N246), Type 2, issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes 1888 - 1892
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mollie Fuller, from the Actresses series" is a cabinet card created by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company between 1888 and 1892. It depicts actress Mollie Fuller, likely in a stage costume, and was part of a larger set of cards issued to promote Sporting Extra Cigarettes. The card's dimensions, 3 1/16 × 2 7/8 in., are typical of the era, making it a compact but detailed representation of the popular actress. This type of collectible card reflects the intersection of entertainment and commercial marketing during the late 19th century.
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