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

"Miss Summerville, from the Actresses series" is a carte-de-visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century, produced by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. This small-scale portrait depicts a woman, Miss Summerville, in a theatrical costume, likely for a performance. The card features the artist's name and the tagline “CIGARETTES,” which suggests a connection to the tobacco industry, a common advertising tactic at the time. The image is a valuable glimpse into the world of late-19th-century theater and the use of celebrity endorsements.