Plate 37, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands by Allen & Ginter

Plate 37, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889

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drawing

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toned paper

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antique

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egg art

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yellowing background

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print

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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19th century

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men

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This trade card, part of the "Fans of the Period" series, depicts a fashionable woman of the late 19th century holding a red fan. The lithograph, created by Allen & Ginter in 1889, was originally included in a pack of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The card's intricate detail and delicate rendering capture the elegance of the era, while the inclusion of the Allen & Ginter logo highlights the company's marketing strategy of using collectible cards to promote their products.

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