Lettie Meredith, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890
kinneybrotherstobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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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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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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pencil drawing
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ink colored
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Lettie Meredith" is a monochrome photograph from the "Actresses" series of trading cards produced by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1890 to promote their Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. The image captures Lettie Meredith, an actress, posed in a theatrical fashion with a dramatic expression, showcasing the allure of popular actresses. This card is a prime example of the trend of using celebrity imagery for commercial purposes in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small card measuring 2 1/2 × 1 7/16 inches.
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