Image of a goddess-like figure in white robes riding in a gold chariot pulled by three tigers through clouds with the sun shining behind her; female figure holds the reins made of suspenders in one hand and a pole topped with a flag printed with an "N" for the Nashawannuck Manufacturing Company in the other. Date supplied by cataloger based on printer history; the Graphic Company operated from 1873-1884. Printer supplied by cataloger based on provenance and similar items in collection (see priJLC_FASH_002956). Registration marks visible in margins; item is likely a printer's proof.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 39.37 x 21.43 cm (15 1/2 x 8 7/16 in.)
Advertising--Clothing and dress Chariots--Pictorial works Clothing trade Sun--Pictorial works Suspenders--Pictorial works Tiger--Pictorial works Nashawannuck Manufacturing Company Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Labels. (gmgpc) Proofs. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size Accessories The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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