From the Actors and Actresses series (N171) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886 - 1890
goodwincompany
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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light pencil work
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water colours
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possibly oil pastel
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underpainting
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pastel chalk drawing
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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 trade card from the "From the Actors and Actresses series (N171)" for Old Judge Cigarettes, created by Goodwin & Company between 1886 and 1890. The card features a black and white photograph of the actress Alice Dunning. The image is faded and worn, reflecting its age. Trade cards like this were popular promotional items in the late 19th century, with the image of Alice Dunning serving as a visual advertisement for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York.
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