Laura Moore, 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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photo of handprinted image
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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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underpainting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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charcoal
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watercolor
This is a promotional card depicting actress Laura Moore, part of the "Actresses" series issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a black and white photograph of Moore in a costume, likely from a stage performance. Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company produced these cards as part of their marketing campaign for Sweet Caporal cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. These cards are now considered to be a valuable collectible by historians and art enthusiasts.
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