John C. New, The Indianapolis Journal, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

John C. New, The Indianapolis Journal, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

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portrait

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aged paper

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yellowing background

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print

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light earthy tone

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magazine composition

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brown and beige

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men

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watercolour illustration

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green and neutral

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watercolor

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warm toned green

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building

This chromolithograph card, part of the *American Editors* series produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand, features a portrait of John C. New, editor of *The Indianapolis Journal*, alongside an illustration of the Indiana State Capitol building in Indianapolis. Printed in 1887, the card exemplifies the popular late 19th-century trend of using collectible cards to advertise products. The card is a valuable example of the *trade card* genre and provides a glimpse into the history of American journalism and architecture.

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