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

This carte-de-visite, part of the "Actresses" series, features Mlle. Aehard, a performer of the late 19th century. The black-and-white photograph captures her in a theatrical pose, likely taken during a performance or for promotional purposes. The image shows her seated, holding a small mirror and gazing into it, creating a sense of vanity and allure. The photograph was printed by William S. Kimball & Co., a prominent tobacco company, likely as a promotional card for their cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this small-scale image in their collection, representing the social and cultural context of late 19th-century entertainment.