An Idol of Siam, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. by W. Duke, Sons & Co.

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

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

childish illustration

water colours

egg art

print

caricature

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

arm

"An Idol of Siam," from the *Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms* series, is a chromolithograph printed by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. The image depicts a white elephant, a symbol of royalty and good fortune in Thailand, within a shield. The background features stylized palm trees, suggestive of the country's tropical climate. This card was likely intended as a promotional item for the Duke cigarette company, as it bears their branding at the bottom. The image is a valuable piece of historical ephemera, showcasing a popular cultural image of Siam (Thailand) during the late 19th century.