Ila Beals, 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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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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pencil drawing
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Ila Beals" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card depicts a portrait of the actress Ila Beals, holding a fan, dating back to 1885-1891. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, highlighting a popular 19th-century practice of using collectible cards to promote commercial products. The trade card, printed on a small sheet, features a simple photographic portrait in a sepia tone.
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