Charles H. Taylor, The Boston Daily Globe, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This small card, part of Allen & Ginter's American Editors series, features Charles H. Taylor of the Boston Daily Globe, alongside the Bunker Hill Monument. That obelisk, a stark, vertical form, commands attention. It echoes the ancient Egyptian obelisks, symbols of the sun god Ra, reborn in a new world. The obelisk has since been translated into a symbol of civic pride. Consider, though, how the obelisk's essence persists, carrying through time a primal urge to mark territory and memory, like the Washington Monument in the nation’s capital. The Bunker Hill Monument also functions as a silent, powerful guardian of the past, engaging viewers on a subconscious level, inviting reflection on heroism and sacrifice. The obelisk, therefore, demonstrates a powerful cultural memory, resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings across time.