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

This is a cabinet card, a type of photograph popular in the late 19th century, featuring the actress Alberta Gallatin. The card was produced by William S. Kimball & Company, a company known for issuing a series of cards featuring actresses of the time. It was printed in 1889, and is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The image shows Gallatin in a formal pose, likely taken for promotional purposes, showcasing her as a performer and a popular figure of the day. The image is a prime example of the use of photographic portraiture for commercial purposes and highlights the social and cultural context of the late Victorian era.