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

This is a cabinet card from the "Actresses" series produced by William S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card features a portrait of actress Miss Fisher, who is posed in a seated position, wearing a lacy garment with a patterned background. This portrait is a part of a collection of trade cards from the 19th century that were issued by the Wm. S. Kimball & Co. for their brand of "Fresher" cigarettes. These cards were often used as advertising, and they feature portraits of popular actresses of the day. The cabinet card format was widely popular in the late 19th century, and it allowed for a more intimate and personal portrait than previous photographic formats. This example is a part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.