Caricatured figure from the Sandwich Islands, 1 Keneta, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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egg art
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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naive art
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men
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watercolour bleed
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cartoon carciture
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coin
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This 1889 lithograph, part of the "Coins of All Nations" series for Duke brand cigarettes, depicts a caricatured figure from the Sandwich Islands (present-day Hawaii) holding a mirror. The figure is dressed in a large straw hat, a corset, and a flowing skirt, and the piece features a detailed depiction of a Hawaiian 10-cent coin. The artwork highlights the popularity of trading cards during the late 19th century, as they were used to promote products and provide information on different cultures.
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