American 18th Century Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This chromolithograph, “American 18th Century Dancer,” from the “Dancing Women” series, is a colorful illustration of a woman in period dress from the 18th century. The piece is a typical example of the chromolithographic trading card, popular in the late 19th century. The card features a woman in a striped dress and a large bonnet, holding a fan in her raised right hand. The background is a simple off-white color, drawing attention to the woman and her clothing. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.