Carrie Hapgood, 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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aged 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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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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sword
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watercolor
"Carrie Hapgood" is a trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series produced by Allen & Ginter for Virginia Brights Cigarettes. It is a black and white photograph featuring Carrie Hapgood, a well-known actress of the time. The card was part of a larger set of cards featuring famous actors and actresses, popular in the late 19th century. The card measures 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The image is likely a studio portrait with a soft focus, emphasizing a romantic feel.
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