Card 778, Annie Summerfield, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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19th century
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golden font
This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card features a portrait of Annie Summerfield, a well-known stage actress of the time, in a dramatic costume with a sword and a theatrical pose. These cards are highly sought after by collectors and offer a glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment, particularly the lives of popular actors and actresses.
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