Prince of Wales, Australia, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph, from a series of trading cards by W. Duke, Sons & Co. depicting rulers, flags, and coats of arms, shows the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, alongside the Australian coat of arms and a kangaroo. The card features the Prince of Wales in a formal portrait with a dark coat and a thick beard, while the other two panels, featuring the coat of arms and a kangaroo, advertise Duke Cigarettes. This trading card, an example of early American commercial printmaking, combines portraiture with national symbolism, offering a glimpse into the era's fascination with both royalty and the emerging Australian identity.