Card 670, Fanny Rice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a collectible trading card from the "Actors and Actresses" series, produced by Allen & Ginter as promotional material for Dixie Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of actress Fanny Rice, known for her comedic performances in vaudeville. This particular card, part of the N45 Type 7 series, was printed between 1885 and 1891 and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The card's small size, measuring only 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches, makes it a fascinating example of 19th-century printmaking and the use of trading cards as advertising tools.