S.J. Flickinger, The Columbus Daily Ohio State Journal, from the American Editors series (N35) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887
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This 1887 lithograph card, part of the "American Editors" series by Allen & Ginter, features S.J. Flickinger, editor of The Daily Ohio State Journal. The card depicts Flickinger's portrait alongside a picturesque view of the Ohio State Capitol in Columbus. This series, produced as a collectible for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, showcased notable figures from American journalism. The lithograph's vibrant colors and detailed imagery offer a glimpse into late 19th-century American culture and media. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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