William E. Quinby, Detroit Free Press, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This chromolithograph card, part of the "American Editors" series, depicts William E. Quinby, editor of the Detroit Free Press, alongside a nighttime scene of the Detroit train depot. Created in 1887 by Allen & Ginter, the card was originally included in a pack of Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The card features detailed, colorful illustrations of Quinby's portrait and the bustling train station at night. This piece provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century journalism and transportation in Detroit.