Vesta Victoria, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
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drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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blue ink drawing
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This is a sepia-toned carte-de-visite of Vesta Victoria, a popular English music hall performer, from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The image, which is typical of the style and size of these cards, shows Victoria in a simple dress, with a charming expression. The series was a popular form of advertising and a collectible for those interested in popular culture.
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