Card 324, Aimi Gloryprint, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Card 324, Aimi Gloryprint, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

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allenginter

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portrait

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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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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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men

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, features a photograph of Aime's "Company" and was produced by Allen & Ginter, a company known for its tobacco products. This trade card, likely produced between 1885 and 1891, was given away with the purchase of Virginia Brights Cigarettes. The card is a sepia-toned photograph, showcasing the two actors in an outdoor setting, highlighting the popular Victorian theatrical culture of the time. This card is an example of a collectible trade card, a unique glimpse into the history of American advertising and theatrical culture.

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