Crosby S. Noyes, The Washington Evening Star, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Crosby S. Noyes, The Washington Evening Star, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

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bold yellow colours

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This 1887 chromolithograph, created by Allen & Ginter, is part of the "American Editors" series for Allen & Ginter cigarettes. It depicts Crosby S. Noyes, the editor of the Washington D.C. newspaper, *The Evening Star*. The piece showcases Noyes in a portrait on the left half, while the right side presents a view of the U.S. Capitol building. The image, showcasing a prominent figure in American journalism and a landmark of American democracy, exemplifies the popular collectible trading cards of the 19th century, often featuring figures from politics, business, and culture.

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