From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 4) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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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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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolor
This is a trade card from the "From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 4)" produced by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1891, featuring an unidentified woman. These cards were distributed with packs of Virginia Brights Cigarettes and depict various actors and actresses of the late 19th century. The card is a simple black and white photograph, capturing the subject in a casual pose, showcasing a snapshot of late 19th-century fashion. It is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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