Card 34, Pieris Brassicae, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

"Card 34, Pieris Brassicae" is a chromolithograph from the "Butterflies" series of trade cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1888. This particular card depicts a woman with butterfly wings, dressed in a yellow gown with intricate floral patterns. Her hand is raised to her mouth in a gesture of surprise, while her other hand clutches a small, intricately detailed butterfly wing. The trade card is a stunning example of the Victorian era's fascination with nature and its use of chromolithography to create vibrant and realistic images. The image has a whimsical and feminine feel, appealing to both collectors of butterflies and fans of Victorian art.