Annie St. Tel, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
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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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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framed image
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underpainting
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men
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tonal art
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charcoal
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watercolor
"Annie St. Tel" is a sepia-toned photograph from the "Actresses" series produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890. The image depicts actress Annie St. Tel, wearing a flowing gown and hat. These small, collectible cards, known as trade cards, were given away to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, showcasing a popular trend of using celebrity images for advertising in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds this piece, demonstrating its historical and artistic significance.
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