Historical Dance Card Art

Colorful vintage illustrations of dancers from the 1880s, featuring diverse costumes and styles. The images evoke a sense of nostalgia and cultural heritage in dance.

Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from "World's Beauties," Series 1 (N26), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 410003
Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from "World's Beauties," Series 1 (N26), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 410003
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Mignon, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Mignon, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Spanish Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Spanish Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from "World's Beauties," Series 1 (N26), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Pauline L'Allemand, from World's Beauties, Series 1 (N26) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 410003
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Croatia, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Croatia, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Celia, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Celia, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Algerian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Algerian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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French Shepherdess Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. French Shepherdess Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Cochinchina, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Cochinchina, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 1886 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Girls and Children" series (N64), issued in 1886 to promote Virginia Brights Cigarettes distributed by Allen & Ginter. This series was printed with blank card versos.. From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products 422618
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May Bardell Dressed as Woman From the Island of Rotti, Oceanica, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. May Bardell Dressed as Woman From the Island of Rotti, Oceanica, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Actress wearing feathered headpiece, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing feathered headpiece, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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A woman selling matches in London, 1820. The scene captures her in period costume, representing the working class. The image highlights her role as a vendor in the bustling city
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Hortense, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Hortense, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Miss Worth as "Clear the Track," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series (N73), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Miss Worth as "Clear the Track," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Hungarian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Hungarian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Gypsy Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Gypsy Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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German, Peasant in Holiday Attire, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Types of Nationalities" series (N240), issued in 1890 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. Each card is meant to be folded into thirds. Unfolded the card displays a figure from a particular nationality. Folded, the same figure is portrayed smoking a Kinney Brothers Cigarette.. German, Peasant in Holiday Attire, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Imry, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Imry, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Lillian Grubb Dressed as a German Girl of the 16th Century, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-89 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" First Series (N70), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-89 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Lillian Grubb Dressed as a German Girl of the 16th Century, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-89. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Austrian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Austrian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Trouville, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Trouville, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Andalusia, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company 1889 Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co. View more. Andalusia, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Minnie Conway as "Pocahontas," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series (N73), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Minnie Conway as "Pocahontas," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Card 27, Parnassius Apollo, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Butterflies" series (N183), issued in a numbered set of 50 cards in 1888 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Card 27, Parnassius Apollo, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Parisian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Parisian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Helen Dauvray in Algerian Costume, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Helen Dauvray in Algerian Costume, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Sailor, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Goodwin & Company The "Occupations for Women" series of trading cards (N166) was issued by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns all 50 cards in the series, as well as three duplicate cards.. Sailor, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 400725
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Go to for the Wilkins one prong button fastener. The only first class fastener in the world.. Go to for the Wilkins one prong button fastener. The only first class fastener in the world.
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Dora, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Dora, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Rosita, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Rosita, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Polish Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Polish Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Elfina, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Elfina, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Pearl, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Pearl, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Portrait of ballet dancer Fanny Elssler by Achille Deveria, Lithograph, watercolor, 1800-1857, Private Collection, 1836
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Rowing Girl, from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7, Type 6), issued by Turkish Trophies Cigarettes 1913 Hamilton King Extra large cards from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7), issued between 1902 and 1913 to promote Turkish Trophies and Helmar Cigarettes. The series was issued in 6 separate types: T7-1 includes sketches of women; T7-2 includes women originally drawn by Hamilton King; T7-3 depicts "Bathing Girls"; T7-4 represents women in period gowns; T7-5 cards picture "Flag Girls of the Nations"; and T7-6 are "Sports Girls". All cards in this set are from T7-6, issued in 1913, representing women playing sports.. Rowing Girl, from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7, Type 6), issued by Turkish Trophies Cigarettes 421194
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Effie Shannon Dressed as Fruit Gatherer of Africa, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Effie Shannon Dressed as Fruit Gatherer of Africa, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Effie Shannon Dressed as Fruit Gatherer of Africa, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Effie Shannon Dressed as Fruit Gatherer of Africa, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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St. Priac, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. St. Priac, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Irene Perry as "The Humming Bird," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series (N73), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Irene Perry as "The Humming Bird," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Jockey, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Goodwin & Company The "Occupations for Women" series of trading cards (N166) was issued by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns all 50 cards in the series, as well as three duplicate cards.. Jockey, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 400764
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Calais, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Calais, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Bodyguard, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 1887 Issued by Goodwin & Company The "Occupations for Women" series of trading cards (N166) was issued by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art owns all 50 cards in the series, as well as three duplicate cards.. Bodyguard, from the Occupations for Women series (N166) for Old Judge and Dogs Head Cigarettes 400780
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Actress wearing hat with pink and green feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892-93 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Die-cut trade cards from the "Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series" (N132), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1892-93 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing hat with pink and green feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1892-93. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Unidentified Italian opera costume design plate 1 , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection
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France, Paris, German picture card showing character Zerlina from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni
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Golubez Dove Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the series "National Dances" (N225), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Brothers Cigarettes for Kinney Tobacco Company. There were two card variations issued within the series. Type 1 cards display a white border around the edges whereas Type 2 have no border.. Golubez Dove Dance, from National Dances (N225, Type 1) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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London, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. London, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Roman Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Roman Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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French ballet dancer Mlle. Zina Richard in the ballet Trilby, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.
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Brighton, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Brighton, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Actress wearing green bodice with dagger, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing green bodice with dagger, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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people women ""Mademoiselle Nitouche"" by Clemens von Pausinger engraving Vienn late 19th century Austria,
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Woman wearing a red corset with her arms raised to her head, showing off the corset and her shape | Library of Congress
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Helgoland, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Beautiful Bathers" series (N192), issued in an unnumbered set of 20 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote the company's Sweet Lavender, Old Gold, Black and Tan, and Hard Tack tobaccos.. Helgoland, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Woman on beach in swimming costume and bathing cap in two-tone taffeta. Costume de bain en taffetas changeant. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Andre Pecoud from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris, 1912.
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Annie Pixley Dressed in Modern Swiss Costume, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Annie Pixley Dressed in Modern Swiss Costume, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Selina Fetter in Russian Costume of a Lady of Oustiong-Jebzepolski, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-89 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" First Series (N70), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-89 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Selina Fetter in Russian Costume of a Lady of Oustiong-Jebzepolski, from the set Actors and Actresses, First Series (N70) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-89. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Petita, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Ballet Queens" series (N182), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Petita, from the Ballet Queens series (N182) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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A Turkish Beauty from Constantinople standing in front of a hanging rug Date: circa 1906
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Actress leaning against wooden bannister, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Second Series" (N130), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress leaning against wooden bannister, from Stars of the Stage, Second Series (N130) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Hyneman & Schmidt, New York. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Trouville, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Beautiful Bathers" series (N192), issued in an unnumbered set of 20 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to promote the company's Sweet Lavender, Old Gold, Black and Tan, and Hard Tack tobaccos.. Trouville, from the Beautiful Bathers series (N192) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Fashion, Italy, 19th century - Travel costume. Heavy cloth waterproof coat to travel by sea. Print from ""Il monitore della moda"", Milan, 1887
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Pauline Lucca, from World's Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from "World's Beauties," Series 2 (N27), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Card Number 24, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes ca. 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Series G29 presents cut-outs from a tobacco advertising banner issued by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1890. Citing Burdick's "The American Card Catalog": "Banners are paper hangers with a metal binding at top and bottom edges. The popular size was about 30 inches long but a few measured over five feet in length...The tobacco firms were prolific advertisers using a constant procession of banners, especially to publicize their current insert card sets...The usual design illustrates the card pictures from the series inserted into tobacco packaging with a large appropriate center picture." Many consumers would cut up banners in order to "collect" the whole series of cards at once. Although series G29 is not listed in Burdick's "The American Card Catalog," he included notes in his own edition of the book, now included in the collection a
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Tuscany, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (N185), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Tuscany, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Rose Coghlan as "The Watermelon," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Fancy Dress Ball Costumes" series (N73), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Rose Coghlan as "The Watermelon," from the series Fancy Dress Ball Costumes (N73) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Neapolitan Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Neapolitan Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Laird's Bloom of Youth, beautifies the complexion , Girls, Cosmetics, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Actress wearing hat with pink flowers and blue bow, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892-93 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Die-cut trade cards from the "Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series" (N132), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1892-93 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing hat with pink flowers and blue bow, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1892-93. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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France, Paris, costume sketch for Pedrillo for performance The Abduction from the Seraglio, at Opera Le Peletier
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Fibre Chamois. Fibre Chamois
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Burdock Blood Bitters , Women, Bitters, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Supplément de la Modist Française, Société Générale des Journaux De Modes Professionnels, 1905, No. 8551, full. XXI, No. 8. Woman head with hat decorated with lilies and a rose. Raised edge at the rear. Collar with floral pattern. Bead necklace. At the top left small line drawing of the rear. Print from the fashion magazine 'La Modiste Française' (1885-1914).
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Mlle. Walter; Disdéri & Cie; 1861 - 1864; Hand-colored albumen silver print
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Head-and-shoulders image of blond woman, facing right, wearing gypsy like clothing | Library of Congress
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Actress wearing green hat with pink feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892-93 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Die-cut trade cards from the "Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series" (N132), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1892-93 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing green hat with pink feathers, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1892-93. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Helgoland, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Helgoland, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Agnes Miller Dressed as a Lady of France of 1794-1800, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888-90 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Actors and Actresses" Second Series (N71), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888-90 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Agnes Miller Dressed as a Lady of France of 1794-1800, from the set Actors and Actresses, Second Series (N71) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888-90. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Portrait of a Girl Wearing a Kokoshnik by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)/ Private Collection/ 1890/ Russia/ Watercolour and white colour on paper/ Art Nouveau/ 40x29/ Portrait
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Grotesque Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Dancing Women" series (N186), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Grotesque Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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'Spun Glass' linings. Rusil finish. , Women, Clothing & dress, Textiles, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes ca. 1889 Issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd. Insert cards from the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued ca. 1890 in Canada by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes. The set has two variations of markings on verso and some card backs are blank. The Canadian issue (C190) is similar to the the American series "Sports Girls" (N463). Although entitled "Sports Girls," the series depicts women playing sports as well as chorus girls in costume.. From the series "Sports Girls" (C190), issued by the American Cigarette Company, Ltd., Montreal, to promote Gloria Cigarettes 421255
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Nice, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Nice, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Tourist, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company 1889 Issued by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company The "Occupations of Women" series of trading cards (N502) was issued by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company in 1889 to promote the company's tobacco products. This series uses similar images to Goodwin Tobacco's 1887 series "Occupations for Women" (N166).. Tourist, from the Occupations of Women series (N502) for Frishmuth's Tobacco Company. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Frishmuth's Tobacco Company (American) , Philadelphia
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Santa Monica, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Fancy Bathers" series (N187), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. Santa Monica, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company
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Actress wearing matching collar and hat, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891-92 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Stars of the Stage, Third Series" (N131), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1891-92 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing matching collar and hat, from Stars of the Stage, Third Series (N131) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Original lithograph by Joseph P. Knapp (American, New York). 1891-92. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Χωρική Κερκύρας - Paysanne de Corfou , Peasants, Clothing & dress. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection
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Woman wearing a hat in red velours with ostrich feathers, creation by Maison Virot, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 48, November 26, 1905.
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Kahn, Cécile. Fashion drawing (dummy title), 1900. Black ink, black pencil, white gouache. Watercolor on card. Palais Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris.
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Young woman in a hammock wearing a light nightgown decorated with lace and embroidery, creation by Mademoiselle Louise Piret, engraving from La Mode Illustree, No 31, August 5, 1900.
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Women's head with hats with roses, 1875, No. M.30, 1875 Women's head, and profil to the left, with a hat decorated with feathers, roses and striped bow ribbons. paper fashion plates. head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes). flowers. border, ribbon, braid (+ women's clothes). head-gear: hat (+ feathers used for clothes). flowers: rose. head turned to the left - AA - female human figure
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Bright Clean Teeth - Ivory Polish, Medical - Dental
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Russian beauty in profile - with golden headdress and a golden shoulder strap on her dainty dress. Date: 1909
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Edna May (1878 - 1948), American actress and singer, popular postcard beauty, famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies. Shown here in costume as the Salvation Girl, the lead role in the 'Belle of New York'. Date: 1899
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Miss Horton as Morgana 1830-44 Isaac Robert Cruikshank Priscilla Horton (later Reed) was a singer and dancer who appeared on the London stage from the age of ten. In 1837 she joined the Covent Garden company managed by William Charles Macready and here appears as Morgana (Morgan Le Fay), the sorceress of Arthurian legend, perhaps in one of the "fairy burlesques" popular on the London stage in the late 1830s.. Miss Horton as Morgana 365910
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Ayer's Hair Vigor , Hair preparations, Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection
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Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient. 'I never have a headache after a ball because I take Tarrant's Seltzer Aperient.' , Women, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Actress wearing wide-brimmed blue hat, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1892-93 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Die-cut trade cards from the "Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series" (N132), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1892-93 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Actress wearing wide-brimmed blue hat, from Stars of the Stage, Fourth Series (N132) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1892-93. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
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Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset), gold necklace and bracelets. Dame Javanaise de la haute classe (Oceanie). Adapted from a painting by William Daniell in Sir Thomas Raffles History of Java, 1824.. Handcoloured woodcut by Lisbet after William Daniell from Auguste Wahlen's Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.
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Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress with laced sleeves. Petite robe de taffetas pour lapres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Gerda Wegener from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris, 1914.