Card Number 94, Fanny Rice, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s

This 1880s trade card, part of the "Actors and Actresses" series, depicts Fanny Rice, a popular American comedian. Produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote their Cross Cut Cigarettes, the card features a portrait of Rice holding a small mirror, suggesting her talent for self-promotion. The image's simple composition and sepia tones are typical of late-19th-century trade card design, making it a valuable glimpse into the advertising practices of the era. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.