Edith Hyman, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Edith Hyman, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

drawing, print

portrait

pencil drawn

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

men

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Edith Hyman" is a monochrome portrait from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Duke cigarettes brand between 1890 and 1895. The image features a close-up of Edith Hyman, an actress, holding a fan. This trading card is a great example of a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City currently houses this small, 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 in. (6.8 × 3.5 cm) card.