Portrait of woman, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
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drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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portrait reference
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portrait head and shoulder
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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portrait art
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watercolor
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fine art portrait
This 1889 "Portrait of woman" is a small, round, and colorful chromolithograph from the "Novelties" series of trading cards issued by the Kinney Bros. Tobacco Company. This image is a prime example of the popular portraiture trend of the late 19th century that depicted women in various poses. The card features the bust of a woman with a warm, inviting smile. The image was created to be easily reproduced and distributed as a collectible with Kinney Bros. tobacco products. This "Novelties" series is now a valued collectible in the world of trading cards.
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