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

This is a trade card from the "Actresses" series produced by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The card features a portrait of Miss De Lorme, an actress of the era, posed against a backdrop of lush foliage. The image is in a classic, portrait-style format, showcasing a snapshot of 19th-century American culture and advertising. This card is a prime example of ephemera, a type of collectible item like trade cards, that sheds light on the practices and trends of a bygone era.