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Five musical owls on a cutout New Year card
Five musical owls on a cutout New Year card, three playing banjos, one on tambourine and one with bones. Date: circa 1890s
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Band Banjo Banjos Bones Cutout Humanised Instrument Instruments Owls Stringed Tambourine Musical Year
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Step into the whimsical world of the late Victorian era with this charming and musical quartet of owls. Circa 1890s, this New Year card features five anthropomorphic owls, each dressed in colorful humanized clothing, gathered around a makeshift stage made of branches and leaves. Three of these avian musicians are strumming and plucking away at their banjos, their beaks forming the perfect fretwork for these stringed instruments. The fourth owl keeps the rhythm with a jingling tambourine, while the fifth owl adds a touch of mischief with a set of bones in hand. The intricate details of their clothing and the playful expressions on their faces add to the overall comic and humorous tone of the card. The owls' humanized qualities and their musical performance make for a delightful and unique greeting for the New Year. This card is a testament to the creativity and imagination of the Victorian era, a time when even the simplest of greeting cards could bring joy and wonder to the recipient. The use of natural materials and the rustic setting further emphasize the connection between nature and the celebration of the New Year. This card is a must-have for collectors of Victorian-era memorabilia, antique greeting cards, or anyone who appreciates the whimsy and charm of the past.
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