Marie Burroughs in Swedish Costume as a Married Woman of Hardanger, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1889
wdukesonsco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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caricature
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portrait reference
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yellow element
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This chromolithograph from the *Actors and Actresses, First Series* set, produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes between 1888 and 1889, depicts actress Marie Burroughs in traditional Swedish costume. The card showcases Burroughs as a married woman from the Hardanger region of Norway, highlighting her in an elaborate headdress and ornate jewelry. This collectible card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, provides a glimpse into the fashion and cultural traditions of the late 19th century.
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