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

"Mlle. Favor, from the Actresses series" is a trade card from 1889 created by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. to advertise their brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Mlle. Favor, a performer of the era, dressed in a lacy corset and fur-trimmed cape. This card was a part of a popular series featuring well-known actresses of the day, demonstrating the growing power of celebrity culture in the late 19th century. The card's small size and simple design are characteristic of trade cards, which were widely distributed and collected as a form of advertising. Today, the card serves as a historical document offering a glimpse into the lives of performers and the popularity of tobacco products during this time period.