Lillian Kennedy, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

Lillian Kennedy, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

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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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water colours

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print

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possibly oil pastel

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underpainting

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pastel chalk drawing

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men

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This is a carte de visite from the "Actors and Actresses" series, a collection of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co., to promote their Duke Cigarettes. The photograph depicts Lillian Kennedy, an actress from the late 19th century. The series features various actors and actresses of the time, showcasing the popularity of theater and the growing influence of celebrity culture in American society. This specific card, measuring 2 11/16 × 1 3/8 in. (6.8 × 3.5 cm), is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The card itself is a prime example of the carte de visite, a small photograph that became popular in the mid-19th century, often used for promotional purposes. These cards were a key form of visual dissemination, and they demonstrate the transition from traditional print media to photography as a primary method for sharing information and creating cultural narratives.

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