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Up for sale is a scarce, authentic 1880sVictorian Advertising Trade Card for Parker\'s Hair Balsam. Known amongcollectors as a \"risqué\" or aesthetic novelty card, the frontfeatures a stunning, artistic lithograph of a lovely, long-haired nude womanilluminated by moonlight. This imagery was intentionally used to market theproduct’s core promise: promoting beautiful, thick, and luxurious hair growth.The reverse features detailed advertising text for Parker\'s Hair Balsam(\"Restores the Youthful Color to Gray or Faded Hair\"), and Parker\'sGinger Tonic. The card measures approximately 4 3/8 by 2 3/4.
Condition:
This card is a guaranteed 19th-century original, not a reproduction. Due to itsage and historical storage, it does have a couple of minor condition issues tonote:
·Creases:There are two very small creases present on the card. Please check thehigh-resolution photos to view them.
·ReverseSide: There is storage/scrapbook residue on the back of the card, typical ofcards preserved in Victorian-era albums. Some text on the reverse may beslightly obscured by this, but the card remains structurally intact.
Please carefully inspect all providedimages to grade the exact condition for your own collection parameters. Thecard pictured is the exact item you will receive.
Shipping: The card will be shipped uponverification of payment, with U.S. buyer paying $2.50 shipping charges. Thanksfor looking and please email any questions that you may have.
