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

This chromolithograph, created by Allen & Ginter for their World's Inventors souvenir album, features James Reynolds, an American inventor who is best known for his work with fire extinguishers. The portrait is a typical example of the style used in the album, featuring a simple, close-up image of Reynolds' face with the name printed below in black lettering. It showcases the use of lithography for reproduction, highlighting the distinct patterns in the image. This card, along with others in the series, represents a significant moment in both the history of collecting and the advertising of cigarettes in the late 19th century.