Miss Stein, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This 1889 carte-de-visite, part of the "Actresses" series issued by William S. Kimball & Company, features Miss Stein. The black and white photograph presents a full-length portrait of the actress, who is posed against a backdrop that includes a table covered in a patterned cloth and a large vase. The image captures her in a revealing dress, suggestive of the provocative nature of her performances. This series of trade cards, often featuring actresses of the era, was a popular marketing tool for Kimball & Company's cigarettes, providing a glimpse into 19th-century entertainment and advertising practices.