Florence Baker, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
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drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This is a collectible trading card featuring actress Florence Baker from the Actors and Actresses series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts Baker in a theatrical costume, likely from a stage production, with a fringed headdress, large hoop earrings, and a coin-embellished necklace. The card is an example of the "carte de visite" format popular in the late 19th century, and showcases the growing popularity of collectible trading cards as well as the role of visual media in promoting popular entertainment.
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