Lawrence Barrett in French Ordinary Costume of 1730, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 - 1889
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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"Lawrence Barrett in French Ordinary Costume of 1730" is a lithograph print from the "Actors and Actresses" series of trading cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes. The card depicts the American actor Lawrence Barrett in 18th-century French attire, highlighting the detailed clothing of the era. The card, a prime example of the "trade card" genre, is considered a collectible and serves as a historical record of fashion and stage performance during the late 19th century.
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