George R. Jones, The New York Times, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Allen & Ginter is part of their "American Editors" series of trading cards, which were distributed with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. It features a portrait of George R. Jones, who was associated with the publication "The New York Times". The card is a small, intimate portrait of the editor with a close-up view of his face and upper torso, depicting him in a formal suit and tie. The stylized design uses flat, patterned colors that were common in trade card illustrations. The card's small size reflects the format of collectible trade cards, which were designed to be easily collected and exchanged.