Bulgarian Dancer, from the Dancing Women series (N186) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

"Bulgarian Dancer" is a chromolithograph from the "Dancing Women" series issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. The print depicts a woman in traditional Bulgarian dress, including a red fez with a green feather, a red waistcoat over a yellow blouse, a blue sash and a long yellow skirt. The woman's stance and flowing skirt evoke the dynamism of dance. This type of trade card, popular in the late 19th century, served as advertising for products or services, often featuring colorful imagery and engaging subjects. This particular card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the artistry and cultural representation that could be found in these everyday objects.