Miss Eicle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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possibly oil pastel
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Miss Eicle, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes," is a collectible trade card from the late 19th century. Produced by Allen & Ginter, the card features a portrait of a woman in a stage costume, likely an actress or performer. This card exemplifies the popular trend of using celebrity images to promote commercial products during the Victorian era. The card's small size and simple design reflect the widespread distribution and affordability of these advertising materials.
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