Actress from the Old Judge series (N167) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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aged paper
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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historical photography
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portrait reference
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yellow element
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19th century
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men
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portrait drawing
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golden font
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columned text
This is a trade card from the *Old Judge* series of cigarette cards, featuring a portrait of an actress. The card was created in 1886 by Goodwin & Company, known for their lithographic work. The trade card is a small, but detailed image printed in shades of brown and black, with a simple, elegant design. It is part of a series that features portraits of actresses from the Victorian era, which became popular collectibles in the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card in its collection of prints and photographs.
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