Fannie Rice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-8) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1890 - 1895

This black and white photograph, "Fannie Rice," is part of the "Actors and Actresses" series of collectible cards issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes in the late 19th century. The image depicts actress Fannie Rice, a popular vaudeville performer of the time, in a theatrical pose. This card, like others in the series, serves as a reminder of the widespread use of trading cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century, particularly for tobacco companies. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this particular piece.