Cameron, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
allenginter
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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coloured pencil
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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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word imagery
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watercolor
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historical font
This is a lithograph cigarette card depicting "Cameron", part of the "World's Beauties" series, published by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The card features a portrait of a woman, in profile, adorned with a pearl necklace and a jeweled tiara. The use of a wood grain background and the text "Allen & Ginter's Cigarettes" indicates this card was likely given away as a promotional item. The card is part of a collection of trading cards depicting women of beauty and fame from around the world, reflecting the trends of the late 19th century.
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