William M. Singerly, The Philadelphia Record, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 lithograph, part of the "American Editors" series by Allen & Ginter, features William M. Singerly, publisher of the Philadelphia newspaper "The Philadelphia Record". The card portrays Singerly with a bust-length portrait and an image of the newspaper's building. The building, decorated with American flags, is rendered in a detailed, illustrative style, characteristic of the era's advertising ephemera. These cards, distributed with Allen & Ginter cigarettes, represent a unique glimpse into the history of American journalism and the commercialization of the late 19th century.