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

This carte-de-visite, a popular type of small-format portrait photograph during the 19th century, depicts a woman in a theatrical pose. The image is part of a series of cards issued by William S. Kimball & Company, promoting their cigarettes. The card features a bust-length portrait of Miss Decroza, an actress, dressed in a fashionable gown and a large, elaborate hat. This charming, nostalgic image provides insight into the popularity of actresses and the emerging cigarette industry in late 19th-century America.