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1915 ‘Carter the Great’ Banner by Otis Lithograph, Cleveland

About the Item

A large and early Folk Art paper banner (on linen backing) promoting famous American magician, Charles Joseph Carter (1874-1936), known as 'Carter the Great'. Untouched and unmounted, with strong color and minimal fading. By Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Found on the side of a barn, protected underneath other posters. Carter died in 1936 in India on his eighth world tour performing as a magician. Dimensions 104H” x 160W”
  • Creator:
    Otis Lithograph Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 104 in (264.16 cm)Width: 160 in (406.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. some creases and small loss.
  • Seller Location:
    Surrey, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU90188118243

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