Julia Neilson, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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drawing
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photo restoration
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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portrait drawing
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
"Julia Neilson" is a 1890 lithograph by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, part of their "Actresses" series of trading cards. This card features a portrait of the famous Irish actress Julia Neilson in a three-quarter profile. The card was designed to promote Sweet Caporal cigarettes, a popular brand of tobacco at the time. These trading cards were popular with collectors in the late 19th century and are still sought after by enthusiasts today. This particular card is part of the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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