A Victorian Fairground Hand-Painted Showcard; 'Latest Novelties to be Obtained Here' sub-Antiques in an appealing size

in an appealing size

5 inches (with pencil/nib)

and considering it is in working order everything

Using John Howard’s work as a basis

that is both a joy and a sorrow to behold

A Victorian Fairground Hand-Painted Showcard; 'Latest Novelties to be Obtained Here' sub-Antiques in an appealing sizeOrigin: 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