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

"Miss Zara" is a cabinet card photograph from the "Actresses" series, produced by William S. Kimball & Company in 1889. The photograph features a woman named Zara, who is seated on a rock, with a cane in her hand. The image is a typical example of 19th-century portrait photography, using a simple backdrop to focus on the subject. This card was likely distributed as a trade card for the company's cigarettes, reflecting the popularity of these collectibles during the late 19th century. This card, which can be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a reminder of the role that these collectible items played in the popular culture of the period.