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

"Miss Meyer," from the "Actresses" series, is a carte-de-visite photograph created in 1889 by William S. Kimball & Company. The photograph features a young woman, Miss Meyer, in a seated pose, wearing a hat and a white dress. The image was likely created to promote Wm. S. Kimball & Co. cigarettes. The photograph, part of a series depicting actresses, offers a glimpse into the lives of those associated with the burgeoning entertainment industry of the late 19th century. This photograph, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the popularity of trade cards in the 1800s, often used for advertising and collecting.