Evelyn Tighe, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Evelyn Tighe, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

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portrait

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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pencil drawing

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underpainting

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men

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This is a cabinet card photograph of actress Evelyn Tighe, part of a series commissioned by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Tighe is posed elegantly, seated on an ornate stool, her fashionable attire and relaxed demeanor highlighting the image's connection to the growing popularity of theater and leisure activities in the late 19th century. The photograph's sepia tone and delicate detail reflect the aesthetics of the era, adding a touch of nostalgia to this intriguing piece of commercial art.

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