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Tucks Great Postcard Competitions - Sandwich Man and Vendor
London Life - Raphael Tuck and Sons " Great" Postcard Prize Competitions - Sandwich Man and News Vendor. Prize pot of 6, 666 divided into 1260 prizes - A 6d packet of cards could net you a 50 win. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 19742493
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Boards Chain Competition Competitions Newspaper Opened Pounds Prize Prizes Raphael Sandwich Seller Selling Sons Tuck Tucks
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a piece of history! Our Media Storehouse range of greeting cards features vintage gems from Mary Evans Prints Online. This particular design showcases two winning entries from Raphael Tuck and Sons' "Great Postcard Prize Competitions" in London Life. The Sandwich Man and News Vendor images, captured in their iconic moments, are sure to evoke nostalgia and delight. Add a personal message and send a piece of history straight to their doorstep.
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 15.7cm x 12.5cm (6.2" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step right up and join the excitement of Tuck's Great Postcard Prize Competitions! This photograph, taken circa 1906, showcases two winners proudly displaying their prizes in the heart of London. The Sandwich Man on the left, with a victorious grin, holds up a stack of postcards featuring his winning image. The News Vendor on the right, equally elated, brandishes a collection of cards adorned with his successful advertisement. Raphael Tuck and Sons, a renowned British publishing company, organized these competitions to encourage creativity and engagement among the public. The prize pot of an impressive 6,666 pounds was divided into a staggering 1,260 prizes, making it an unmissable opportunity for aspiring artists and photographers. A mere 6d (six pence) investment in a packet of Tuck's postcards could potentially net you a 50p win – a significant sum during that era. The winners' advertisements were displayed on the back of these postcards, providing a unique platform for exposure and recognition. The bustling London street scene in the background adds to the vibrant atmosphere, with passersby stopping to admire the victors and their prizes. The Sandwich Man and News Vendor, both dressed in period attire, embody the spirit of the era and the allure of the competition. This photograph is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and the thrill of a good competition. It invites us to imagine the countless stories of triumph and inspiration that unfolded as a result of Tuck's Great Postcard Prize Competitions.
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