Madge Lessing, from Between the Acts, Actresses (T26), issued by the American Tobacco Company to promote Little Cigars

ca.1903

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Trade card from Between the Acts, Actresses (T26), issued by the American Tobacco Company to promote Between the Acts brand Little Cigars. Front includes bust view of a famous female stage and movie actress on color background. 50 cards in set. Half include a ribbon design around image with signature facsimile printed at lower edge on back. The other 25 feature an oval frame beaded design with name of actress printed in gold at lower right corner. Back includes advertising, company name and a biography of the pictured actress.

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Title: Madge Lessing, from Between the Acts, Actresses (T26), issued by the American Tobacco Company to promote Little Cigars
Publisher: American Tobacco Company
Date: ca.1903
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/8 × 2 7/16 in. (7.9 × 6.2 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 242,T26.38
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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