James Gordon Bennett, The New York Herald, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph card is from the *American Editors* series created by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand. It features James Gordon Bennett, the founder of the *New York Herald*, and a depiction of the Obelisk in Central Park, New York City. The card was issued in 1887 and is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The design includes a portrait of Bennett alongside a scene of the Obelisk, providing a glimpse into the life and times of a prominent figure in American journalism. The card exemplifies the use of chromolithography, a printing technique popular in the late 19th century, to create vibrant and detailed imagery.