Plate 50, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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egg art
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caricature
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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botanical art
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watercolor
"Plate 50, from the Fans of the Period series (N7)" is a chromolithograph trading card from the late 19th century. Created by Allen & Ginter as part of a series promoting their cigarette brand, the card features a woman in a large green hat, holding a decorative fan. The image is a prime example of Victorian era fashion and popular culture, showcasing the trends of the day. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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