FIVE (5) RARE 1800\'S LITHOGRAPH CURRIER & IVES TRADE CARDS
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FIVE (5) RARE 1800\'S LITHOGRAPH CURRIER & IVES TRADE CARDS:
$76.00
These areoriginal hand colored lithograph trading cards from Currier & Ives, published in late 1800\'s.They measures 5 1/8\" by 3 1/4.\"
The firstcard is titled \"NO MA\'AM, I DIDN\'T COME TO SHOOT BIRDS!\" 1880
The second card is titled \"FROLICSOME KITS\" 1880
The third card is another rare trade card produced by Currier & Ives. It shows the back stage production of Gilbert & Sullivan\'s operetta H.M.S. Pinafore. The card is titled \"FAIR MOON TO THEE I SING\". 1880
The fourth card is titled \"LAYING BACK - STIFF FOR A BRUSH\" 1878
The fifth card is titled \"I WILL NOT ASK TO PRESS THAT CHEEK\" 1880 You can compare this card to one on the internet here.
Trade Cards are hand-colored lithographs and are early examples of the modern business card. Merchants distributed these small advertisements to their clients and prospective customers and the designs were often witty to catch the viewer’s attention. As the cards became more attractive and colorful, collecting trade cards became a popular hobby in the late 19th century. Currier & Ives produced nearly 200 different trade card designs.
FIVE (5) RARE 1800\'S LITHOGRAPH CURRIER & IVES TRADE CARDS:
$76.00