Carrie Behr, Corsair Co., from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 6) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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portrait image
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film poster
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historical photography
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portrait reference
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19th century
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men
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advertising for male clothe
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fine art portrait
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celebrity portrait
This is a portrait of Carrie Behr, an actress, from the *Actors and Actresses* series of trading cards created by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, dating back to 1885-1891. The image is a sepia-toned photograph of Behr, dressed in a low-cut gown, with her hair in a loose, curled style. She wears a prominent beaded necklace and her gaze is directed slightly off-camera. The card is printed on a small sheet of cardstock.
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