Daisy Murdoch, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
allenginter
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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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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watercolor
"Daisy Murdoch" is a trade card featuring a portrait of actress Daisy Murdoch, created by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891. This card was part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by the company as a promotional tool for their "Virginia Brights" cigarettes. The card showcases Murdoch in a theatrical costume, holding a bow and arrow, seated in a wooded outdoor setting. The image is a black and white photograph, typical of the era. These trade cards are now considered collectible pieces of ephemera and offer a glimpse into the history of entertainment and advertising from the late 19th century.
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