Emma Seraweck, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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underpainting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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tonal art
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watercolor
"Emma Seraweck" is a collectible cigarette card from the Actresses series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The card features a portrait of actress Emma Seraweck, dressed in a whimsical costume with a heart-shaped design, suggestive of a theatrical role. The card's sepia tone adds to the vintage charm of the piece, further enhancing its historical value for collectors and enthusiasts of early American advertising and theatrical history. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
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