Mlle. Jager, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Mlle. Jager, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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watercolor

"Mlle. Jager, from the Actresses series" is a cabinet card photograph from 1889 by William S. Kimball & Company. It is a portrait of Mlle. Jager, a Parisian actress, in an elaborate stage costume. The photograph, part of a larger series showcasing famous actresses of the time, is printed on a small card measuring 2 5/8 × 1 3/8 inches. This type of card was popular in the late 19th century as a way to collect images of celebrities. The photograph, which features a sepia tone, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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