Samuel Colt, printer's sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This is a lithograph print of the famous inventor Samuel Colt, created by Allen & Ginter as a collectible card for their cigarette brand. It was part of their "World's Inventors" series, which featured famous inventors from around the world. The image shows a close-up portrait of Colt, emphasizing his distinguished appearance with his thick beard and dark, wavy hair. The card is a fine example of chromolithography, a printing technique that was popular in the late 19th century. The card is a valuable piece of Americana and a reminder of the impact of Colt's invention, the Colt revolver, on American history.