Isabel Irving, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Isabel Irving, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 8) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

print

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

coloured pencil

19th century

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This is a portrait of Isabel Irving, a famous actress, from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards issued by Allen & Ginter. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Irving, showcasing her in a fashionable hat with feathers and a simple dress. These cards, produced between 1885 and 1891, were popular collectibles of the time and offer a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century theater and popular culture.