Card 5, Danais Archippus, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

"Card 5, Danais Archippus," is part of the "Butterflies" series of trade cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1888. This particular card features a woman in a flowing gown, adorned with a butterfly wing. The woman’s face is visible and she looks directly at the viewer with an alluring expression. The image is rendered with a delicate and detailed style, emphasizing the intricate patterns of the butterfly wings. This card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the vibrant and imaginative world of Victorian-era trade cards.