Caricatured figure from Siam, 1/4 Tikal, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This caricature of a figure from Siam, part of the "Coins of All Nations" series produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. for Duke brand cigarettes, is a colorful and humorous portrayal of a Siamese woman carrying a coin. The artwork, created in 1889, reflects the popularity of collecting foreign coins during the late 19th century. The exaggerated features and simple design typical of caricature are evident in the depiction of the figure, making it an interesting piece of ephemera from a bygone era of cigarette advertising.