Card Number 13, Lillian Russell, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s
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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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toned paper
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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unrealistic statue
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
"Card Number 13, Lillian Russell" is a black and white photograph from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes in the 1880s. The card features a portrait of the famous stage actress Lillian Russell, known for her beauty and captivating performances. The image captures Russell in a theatrical costume, likely from one of her stage productions, showcasing the elaborate fashion of the late 19th century. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century entertainment and advertising.
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