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Two clowns with cockerels on a New Year card
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Two clowns with cockerels on a New Year card
Two clowns separating fighting cockerels on a New Year card, with a comic verse.
circa 1890s
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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome the New Year with a dash of fun and laughter! This charming Victorian-era New Year card, circa 1890s, features two jovial clowns in vibrant costumes, skillfully separating two feisty cockerels from engaging in a lively scuffle. The clowns, with their painted faces and exaggerated expressions, bring an air of merriment and enjoyment to the scene. The clown on the left, dressed in a pink and green costume, wears a ruff collar and holds a bell in each hand, ready to keep the rowdy birds at bay. His companion, clad in a yellow and blue suit, grins mischievously as he deftly manages the situation. The bright and colourful painted faces of the clowns and the fighting cockerels add to the playful atmosphere of the card. The comic verse below the image reads, "Two clowns separating fighting cockerels, A New Year's greeting, not a joker, But a real live jester's folly, Hooray for the New Year, and may it bring us all plenty of jolly!" This delightful card is a testament to the entertaining spirit of the late Victorian era, where laughter and joy were celebrated during the festive season. So, as the New Year begins, let us be inspired by the clowns and their feathered friends, and embrace the fun and excitement that the year ahead holds.
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