Thaddeus Fairbanks, printer's sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph by Allen & Ginter depicts Thaddeus Fairbanks, a notable inventor. Part of the "World's Inventors" souvenir album series, this small-scale portrait presents Fairbanks in a close-up, emphasizing his features. The lithograph showcases a detailed rendering of Fairbanks's face, including his white hair, spectacles, and prominent beard. The image's simplistic background highlights the subject, further emphasizing his significance as a prominent inventor in the 19th century. The "World's Inventors" series was a popular collectible for smokers, which were often included in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes.