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

This is a trade card from the Actresses series issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card features a portrait of actress Laura Burt dressed in a costume, likely from a theatrical performance. The card, printed in black and white, depicts Burt standing in front of a backdrop, suggesting she is on a stage. This type of card is an example of ephemera, which is material that was created to be used for a specific purpose and discarded afterwards. These cards were used as advertisements for the tobacco company and helped promote their products.