Lot 114: Smoking Sambo Advertising Showcard
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A cardboard advertising showcard for Smoking Sambo, featuring a die-cut lithographed figure with a fold-out easel back. The figure is depicted with exaggerated features, wearing a red checkered jacket, a white waistcoat with a red tie featuring a horseshoe motif, and blue and white striped trousers. The character wears a small boater hat and is shown with hands in pockets. The front bears red script lettering at the base reading Smoking Sambo. The reverse side features a fold-out cardboard stand and a small printed mark resembling an asterisk or starburst above the easel flap.
Height: 9 1/2 inches
Width: 5 inches.
Condition report:
The lithographed front surface remains bright with minor surface scuffs and a small indentation visible on the lips (photo 1). There is light wear and small areas of paper loss along the die-cut edges, notably at the feet and shoulders (photo 3). The reverse cardboard shows age-related yellowing, foxing, and water staining to the top of the head and bottom left corner (photo 2). The easel stand is intact but exhibits wear and creasing at the hinge point (photo 2).
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