Molly Mack, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Molly Mack" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco and cigarette cards. This card features a black and white photograph of actress Molly Mack holding two fans, one in each hand. The card is part of a collection of trading cards depicting popular actors and actresses of the late 19th century, which were distributed with packages of Virginia Brights cigarettes. These collectible cards provide insight into the entertainment industry and popular culture of the period.
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