Miss Anderson, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
williamskimballcompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Miss Anderson, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from 1889, depicting a portrait of actress, Miss Anderson. It is part of a larger series of trade cards produced by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., a tobacco company, to promote their brand of cigarettes. The trade card features a photograph of Miss Anderson, dressed in a white gown, posing with a thoughtful expression. The photograph is a striking example of portraiture, capturing the actress's beauty and elegance. The trade card is a valuable piece of ephemera that provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century theater and advertising.
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