Fama, Goddess of Fame, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

This 1889 chromolithograph by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. depicts Fama, the Roman goddess of fame, holding a trumpet. The card is part of a series of "Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans" issued by the company and features a detailed, illustrative style typical of the late 19th century. The image shows Fama as a winged figure, a common visual attribute, and a motif that links to the rapid spread of fame and news in the ancient world. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a fascinating example of late Victorian-era ephemera and provides insight into the artistic styles and cultural interests of the time.