May Danforth, 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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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"May Danforth, from the Actresses series" is a cabinet card photograph from 1889 issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. as part of their cigarette card series. The image features actress May Danforth in a theatrical costume, posing against a blurred background. The card showcases the popularity of actresses and the use of trading cards as promotional tools during this period. This card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment.
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