Mlle. Jager, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Mlle. Jager, from the Actresses series (N203)" is a trade card from 1889 issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote their cigarettes. The card features a photograph of the actress Mlle. Jager, dressed in a glamorous stage costume. This type of promotional card was widely popular in the late 19th century and helped to boost sales of tobacco products. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses a collection of trade cards like this one, which provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of advertising.
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