Virginia Tracy, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Virginia Tracy, from the Actresses series (N245) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1890

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drawing, print

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drawing

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toned paper

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water colours

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print

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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underpainting

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men

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Virginia Tracy, from the Actresses series" is a portrait of the actress Virginia Tracy, created in 1890 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company. The company, known for its Sweet Caporal cigarettes, issued this card as part of a series of collectible trading cards featuring popular actresses of the day. The card features a profile portrait of Tracy with a simple backdrop, typical of the portrait photography of the period. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.

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