Siam, from the International Cards series (N238), issued by Kinney Bros. 1888
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This chromolithograph card, "Siam," from the International Cards series, was produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1888. The card features an ornate design with a portrait of a Siamese man in traditional headdress. Above him are depictions of the flag of Siam and the Order of the White Elephant, reflecting the significance of elephants in Siamese culture and history. These cards were likely included in tobacco packs, offering a glimpse into global cultures for consumers at the time.
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