Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West

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Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West
Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West
Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West
Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West
Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West

Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West
Extremely rare one of a kind historical piece, found in the back of a metal cigarette case made in the 1880’s. The cigarette case preserved the cards well, from a point in time when owning an erotic photo would cost multiple times more, than simply visiting your local brothel and paying for the lady of the night in person. It was rare to find a nude photo, let alone an erotic photo, as back than they were illegal to own & distribute, also extremely expensive. Some black market imports from france, or locally made in the west included photomechanical reprinting technology of these said “Lady’s of the night” on the form of playing/poker cards. These cards are nearly impossible to find now a days (if any still exist at all) & on top of all of that, the estimated date on these cards would of been around the time printing technology was first being explored by the public, making these an absolute one of a kind. The metal cigarette case that held the cards, also contained several other. Button & eyeglass tools made in the 1880’s to 1890’s era. The case was made in. Some tools were made in Austria, & the rest made in U. There was also a silver Royal Canadian Military Uniform Button dating around the 1890’s, & a Queen Victoria Royal Jubilee Brooch dating 1837 to 1897. I believe the case which contained the cards, were owned by a French, or English Canadian. With a great look to it and nice colors. May be showing some scratching and wear on it and marks, usual from age, please refer to photos. In excellent shape for the age, none the less! Take a look through the images for confirmation of condition. Take a look through our store for more great similar items! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “vintagecolemanjapan” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
  • Production Technique: Photomechanical
  • Material: Cardboard
  • Theme: Art
  • Format: Photo Printed Playing Cards
  • Type: Photograph
  • Features: Press Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 3
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Saloon Girls
  • French Import: Possibly Yes
  • Age: 1800’s
  • Year of Production: 1800’s
  • Image Color: Black & White
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Era: Civil War

Rare 1880s Earliest Erotic Photomechanical Prints Playing Cards Old Wild West