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

This 1889 "trade card" features an image of actress Mieles Rieder, printed by William S. Kimball & Company, a cigarette manufacturer. The card's design, part of the company's "Actresses" series, is typical of the period, using a simple portrait format to showcase its subject, in this case, the famous stage star. The card was likely given away with a pack of cigarettes as a marketing tool, highlighting the connection between celebrities and the brand. The portrait is a simple but effective depiction of the actress, capturing her likeness and persona in a way that would have appealed to the target audience of the time.