Card Number 82, Mlle. Debauch, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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old-timey
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This is a trade card from the 1880s, featuring an image of "Mlle. Debauch," a performer in the theater world. The card was issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. The image is a black and white photograph, showcasing a young woman dressed in an elaborate stage costume, posing for the camera in a theatrical setting. The card is an example of trade card advertising that was popular in the 19th century, highlighting the importance of celebrity endorsements in marketing. It's currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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