Charles H. Taylor, The Boston Daily Globe, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887
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This chromolithograph, part of the *American Editors* series, depicts Charles H. Taylor, editor of *The Boston Daily Globe*, alongside the Bunker Hill Monument. Printed by Allen & Ginter as a collectible card for their cigarette brand in 1887, the artwork exemplifies the popular *carte de visite* format, which captured the likeness of influential figures of the day. The image, with its depiction of the monument, evokes a sense of Bostonian pride and history. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, serves as a reminder of the connection between journalism and public memory in the late 19th century.
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