Card 783, Daisy Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card 783, Daisy Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

drawing, print, c-print, photography

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portrait

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drawing

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print

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c-print

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photography

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19th century

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genre-painting

This is a trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts Daisy Hall, a popular actress of the time. The card is a photograph printed on a small sheet of paper. It features the subject in a seated pose, with a floral background. The image features a plain background and a simple composition which was a common style of photography at the time. This card is part of a larger collection of trading cards that featured various actors and actresses. The image has been preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing the history of American entertainment in the late 19th century.

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