Steamship Rhode Island, Providence Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph, from the Ocean and River Steamers series, features the Steamship Rhode Island, a vessel belonging to the Providence Line. Part of a larger series of trade cards produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes, the image depicts the ship in detail with a paddlewheel visible. The card is also decorated with flags and the words "Providence Line", emphasizing the ship's connection to the company. The illustration is an example of the chromolithographic printing techniques of the late 19th century, which were popular for mass-produced advertising and trade cards.