A Victorian Fairground Hand-Painted Showcard; 'Latest Novelties to be Obtained Here' sub-Antiques that is both a joy

that is both a joy and a sorrow to behold

in an appealing size

Depth: 17 inches (maximum)

The top is initialled in gilt lettering Z

A Victorian Fairground Hand-Painted Showcard; 'Latest Novelties to be Obtained Here' sub-Antiques that is both a joyOrigin: English Period: Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 Height: 20 inches Width: 16 inches A rare and eye catching piece of fairground memorabilia, the text printed in green within a stylised scrollwork cartouche, with hand painted purple and mauve floral groups at the sides and corners. The use of bright flowers in the design, and the flourishes on the text are very late Victorian in style, and combine to create a lovely and