Florence Baker, 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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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Florence Baker, from the Actresses series (N203)" is a carte-de-visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. Issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., a company known for producing trade cards, the image likely served as a promotional piece for their cigarettes. It features actress Florence Baker, dressed in a striped costume, standing in front of an ornately decorated base. The photograph's sepia tone and simple composition are characteristic of the time. These small-format cards were widely collected and offer glimpses into the lives of popular figures from the era.
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