Fencing, from the Gymnastic Exercises series (N77) for Duke brand cigarettes 1887

"Fencing" is a chromolithograph from the *Gymnastic Exercises* series, created by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1887 as a trade card for Duke brand cigarettes. This colorful image depicts a woman in a fencing pose, wearing a yellow, red, and green outfit, and holding a foil. The card's lively color palette and simple design are typical of 19th-century trade cards, which were often used to promote products and brand names. The card's inclusion in the *Gymnastic Exercises* series exemplifies the growing popularity of sports and physical activities in the late 19th century.