Card 822, Fanny Rice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This 19th-century trade card features a portrait of Fanny Rice, a popular American actress, in a comedic pose. Part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, it was created by Allen & Ginter, a prominent tobacco company, as a promotional item for their Virginia Brights cigarettes. This card, like many others from the series, showcases the popularity of theater in the late 19th century and serves as a fascinating glimpse into the history of advertising and American entertainment.