Greetings Card : Handbill advertising a silhouette artist
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Handbill advertising a silhouette artist
A handbill advertisement promoting the services of Mr Seville, available to cut striking likenesses cut with common SCISSORS in a few seconds, without either Drawing or Machine, at a large room adjoining the merchants coffee house in Market Street, Lancaster. Date: 1824
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Adverts Handbill Seville Silhouettes
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a charming vintage-inspired design featuring a handbill advertisement for a silhouette artist. This elegant card captures the allure of a bygone era, inviting you to travel back in time. Imagine the surprise and delight as your recipient discovers the intriguing offer from Mr. Seville: hand-cut likenesses created in mere seconds with common scissors, no drawing or machines required. A unique and thoughtful greeting for any occasion, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step right up and prepare to be astonished! Witness the remarkable artistry of Mr. Seville, Lancaster's very own silhouette artist, as he creates lifelike portraits with nothing more than common scissors. No drawing or machine involved, just a masterful hand and an extraordinary talent. This handbill, hailing from the year 1824, invites you to visit Mr. Seville at his studio, conveniently located in a large room adjacent to the Merchants Coffee House in Market Street. The 19th century comes alive as we are transported back to a time when such simple pleasures held the power to delight and amaze. Silhouettes, those intricately cut profiles that capture the essence of a person's likeness, were all the rage during this era. They were a popular form of art and entertainment, providing a unique and affordable way for people to own a personalized portrait. Mr. Seville's skillful creations, cut in a matter of seconds, offered a quick and captivating memento for visitors to Lancaster. As you gaze upon this handbill, imagine the excitement and anticipation of those who attended Mr. Seville's silhouette studio over 190 years ago. The thrill of watching their own likeness being brought to life before their very eyes, the joy of taking home a keepsake that would last a lifetime. This advertisement serves as a reminder of the simple pleasures and human connections that transcend time and continue to enchant us today.
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