Duck and Fish Decoys, Folk Art, Art Glass, Decorative Arts and Furniture
Lot 222:
Description
This vintage framed Victorian chromolithograph trade card advertises Hoyt’s German Cologne, manufactured by E.W. Hoyt & Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts. The illustration depicts five winged cherubs at a central fountain designed as a cologne bottle, accented with pink floral garlands. The text includes pricing for trial (25 cents), medium (50 cents), and large (1.00) sizes. The piece is matted in off-white and displayed in a dark, stepped frame. Manufacturer and trademark details are printed along the bottom edge of the lithograph.
Frame exterior: 12.5 inches x 10.75 inches
Visible lithograph area: 6.5 inches x 4.5 inches.
Condition report:
The lithograph shows uniform age-toning consistent with the period. The surrounding mat displays prominent dark spotting and moisture-related staining, notably along the bottom and left sides. The frame shows minor dust and light surface scuffs. The item has not been examined out of the frame.
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