Plate 29, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
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drawing
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pencil sketch
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caricature
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men
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"Plate 29, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands," is a chromolithograph from 1889. This trade card, printed by the tobacco company Allen & Ginter, features a woman in a fashionable hat holding a fan, which has a fish painted on it. This series of trade cards was created to advertise Allen & Ginter Cigarettes and showcase the latest fashion trends. This card is part of the "Fans of the Period" series, which highlights the different styles of fans popular at the time. The use of vivid colors and detailed imagery adds to the charm of this charming piece.
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