St. Felix Sisters, From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
allenginter
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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girl
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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pencil drawing
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pencil work
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"St. Felix Sisters, From the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 1) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes" is a trade card from the late 19th century. The card depicts a group of three women, likely actresses, posing together. This card is a collectible example of the "trade card" genre of art, which was popular as a form of advertising in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Allen & Ginter, the creators of this card, were a well-known tobacco company known for their colorful and engaging trade cards that featured actors, actresses, athletes, and other popular figures of the time. These cards are now highly sought after by collectors.
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