Arad, from the Dancing Girls of the World series (N185) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This chromolithograph, "Arad," from the "Dancing Girls of the World" series (1889) by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. depicts a woman in traditional garb, possibly from Arad, Romania. The figure stands in a field with distant buildings suggesting a rural landscape. The colorful artwork, printed on a small card, was part of a series of trade cards used for advertising the company's products. These cards are often considered ephemera, but they provide a glimpse into popular culture and fashion of the late 19th century.