Frances Starr, from Actress Series, White Border (T27), issued by the American Tobacco Company

1909 –10

Not on view

Trade card from Actress Series, White Border (T27), issued by the American Tobacco Company in packages of Fatima Turkish Blend Cigarettes and Richmond Straight Cut cigarettes. Front includes bust view of a famous female stage and movie actress on color background. Name of actress printed in all caps on lower border. Back includes brand name advertising and company name and address in Virginia.

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Title: Frances Starr, from Actress Series, White Border (T27), issued by the American Tobacco Company
Publisher: American Tobacco Company
Date: 1909 –10
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 11/16 in. (6.7 × 4.3 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 242,T27.33
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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