1890 - 1910 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Colour lithograph pictorial advertisement wishing a Christmas message to children. A man dressed as an elf or jester in red and yellow walks towards two children at a gate, holding out a balloon or ball on a string. They are waving and smiling and the jester carries a large wicker basket on his back upon which is lettered the festive message.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Anonymous pictorial advertisement for Colman's mustard at Christmas time. Great Britain, c. 1890-1910. |
| Physical description | Colour lithograph pictorial advertisement wishing a Christmas message to children. A man dressed as an elf or jester in red and yellow walks towards two children at a gate, holding out a balloon or ball on a string. They are waving and smiling and the jester carries a large wicker basket on his back upon which is lettered the festive message. |
| Dimensions | Various sizes. |
| Association | |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illlustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.951-1919 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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