St. Stephen, Hungary, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

St. Stephen, Hungary, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

drawing, print

medal

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

childish illustration

egg art

print

caricature

retro 'vintage design

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

This is a chromolithograph from the “World’s Decorations” series for Allen & Ginter cigarettes, printed in 1890. The artwork depicts the Order of St. Stephen, a Hungarian order of chivalry established in 1764 by Queen Maria Theresa. The medal is a cross with a crown and a ribbon with the letters "H" and "S," representing the Hungarian monarchy. This intricate and colorful piece highlights the cultural significance of the medal in Hungary.