Miss Relyea, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Miss Relyea, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

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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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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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pencil drawing

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19th century

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men

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Miss Relyea, from the Actresses series" is a carte-de-visite photograph from 1889 by William S. Kimball & Company, featuring a woman, presumably an actress, posing in a theatrical costume, likely for a cigarette advertisement. The photo was part of a series featuring actresses, showcasing popular culture and the growing advertising industry of the late 19th century. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of performers and the evolving role of women in society during this period.

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