Amer Mahomed Yakoob Khan, Ruler of Afghanistan, from the Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers series (N189) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Amer Mahomed Yakoob Khan, Ruler of Afghanistan, from the Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers series (N189) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

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This chromolithograph, created by the American company William S. Kimball & Co. in 1888, depicts Amer Mahomed Yakoob Khan, the ruler of Afghanistan, in a detailed portrait. The artwork is part of a series titled "Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers," highlighting figures from diverse cultures. The card features Yakoob Khan in profile, adorned in traditional Afghan attire including a striped hat with a tassel and elaborate robes. The artwork offers a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of late 19th-century Afghanistan.

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