Card Number 17, Fanny Rice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-6) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 17, Fanny Rice" is a trade card from the 1880s issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Fanny Rice, a popular actress of the time, posed in a dramatic setting. The card is a prime example of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. These cards often featured images of celebrities, athletes, or other popular figures, and were given away with products or collected by consumers. The card is a valuable artifact of American popular culture, and offers a glimpse into the world of advertising and entertainment of the late 19th century.