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

"Miss Italio," is a cabinet card from the "Actresses" series created by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., in 1889. The photograph depicts a woman in a revealing stage costume, seated on a leopard-print covered stool. This type of card was widely popular in the late 19th century, often used as trade cards for tobacco companies like Kimball, featuring performers of the era. The cabinet card format, with its small size and ornate border, was a common medium for collecting and displaying these portraits. This specific card highlights the popularity of actresses and the evolving role of women in entertainment during this period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece within their collection of historical ephemera.