Card 50, Platysamia Cecropia, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, part of the "Butterflies" series, features a woman wearing a pink dress with a large Cecropia moth's wings behind her. This card, printed by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., is a classic example of Victorian era trade cards which were commonly used for advertising purposes, often showcasing visually appealing imagery to promote the brand. The intricate detail of the moth's wings and the woman's clothing are characteristic of chromolithography, a printing process that used multiple lithographic stones to achieve vibrant colors and patterns.