Miss Binnon, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
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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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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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
This is a cabinet card from the "Actresses" series of trade cards produced by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. It features a portrait of actress Miss Binnon, likely a promotional piece for the company's cigarettes. The photograph depicts Miss Binnon in a fashionable dress, standing outdoors. The card serves as a reminder of the popularity of trade cards, a form of advertisement that was prevalent in the late 19th century. These cards often featured images of popular figures, like actresses, to attract attention and promote the product. "Miss Binnon," "Actresses," and "Wm. S. Kimball & Co." are useful keywords to search for this artwork online.
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