Richard H. Silvester, The Washington Post, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This is a chromolithograph from the "American Editors" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand in 1887. The card features Richard H. Silvester, editor of The Washington Post, alongside an image of the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., showcasing the East Front of the building with the Capitol dome prominently displayed. The image is part of a larger series of trade cards that depicted notable American editors and journalists of the time, which is a good example of the practice of using collectible trading cards to promote brands in the late 19th century.