Miss Lepie, from the Actresses series (N203) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

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

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"Miss Lepie, from the Actresses series" is a photographic trade card produced in 1889 by William S. Kimball & Co. to advertise their brand of cigarettes. The card features a portrait of a young woman, likely an actress, in a theatrical costume, with the company's name and logo printed at the bottom. The image is a black and white photograph, printed in a small format of 2 5/8 × 1 3/8 in. (6.6 × 3.5 cm). This piece is currently on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. These trade cards were common in the late 19th century and served as a form of advertising, often featuring images of popular figures and performers.

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