Lot 101: Queen's Park Ladies' Fine Footwear Advertising Showcard
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A framed lithographic advertising showcard for Queen’s Park Ladies’ Fine Footwear. The central illustration depicts a couple in Edwardian dress standing at the entrance of a park between wrought iron gates and stone pillars. The woman wears a full-length white dress and large feathered hat, while the man is dressed in a checked Norfolk suit and boater hat. A single black lace-up boot is depicted in the lower right corner. The typography includes QUEEN’S PARK. at the top and LADIES’ FINE ‘FOOTWEAR’ at the base, rendered in red lettering with black and white outlines. Two circular trade marks are printed in the lower central section; the left mark contains the initials C & S. N. and the text REG NO 93670, and the right mark features a crown motif and reads THE BEST BOOTS MADE IN NORTHAMPTON ENGLAND. The showcard is housed in a stained oak frame.
Measurements: 23.75 inches by 16.5 inches.
Condition report:
There is a significant diagonal crack in the upper left corner of the glass (photo 9). The lithograph exhibits noticeable discolouration and staining along the bottom edge, consistent with historical moisture contact (photo 4). Fine horizontal crazing is visible across the surface of the print (photo 5). The wooden frame shows minor scuffs and knocks consistent with age (photo 1). The reverse paper backing is secured with modern tape (photo 6).
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