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Painting After 1890 Newsboy Tobacco “The Last Look” Tobacco Advertising Card

Late 19th Century

$750
£572.27
€651
CA$1,053.24
A$1,152.65
CHF 609.07
MX$13,757.61
NOK 7,772.53
SEK 7,108.61
DKK 4,862.64

About the Item

Late 19th century painting done after an 1890 Newsboy Plug Tobacco advertising card titled "The Last Look." At the time, a customer could trade in 10 paper tags that came with the tobacco for a free copy of a painting. This work features a woman in a beautiful yellow dress as she takes one last look at herself in a mirror before leaving the house. Currently hung in an intricate gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 28 in. x W 16 in.
  • Creation Year:
    Late 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.75 in (88.27 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A2025.0813.67451stDibs: LU551316807762

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