Image of a broadside in red and green colors listing information about a lottery drawing organized by L.D. Sine that took place in St. Louis, Missouri in 1873. The print includes information about the different types of prizes awarded to winners, ranging from cash, gold, silver, watches, bracelets, silverware, utensils, tea sets, and other materials. Text on the print includes information about ticket prices, the total number of gifts available, and lists precautions for purchasing tickets from agents. Below the title, recto includes a detailed engraving of a blind-folded man holding up a piece of paper while spinning the lottery wheel. Top of verso includes a section labeled, "Manner of Drawing," describing how the drawings are called and what the process entails. Shown in this section is an engraving of a blindfolded young man with one hand on a lottery wheel, and the other holding up a piece of paper. Another man is seated near him by a desk, writing down the called lottery numbers. A crowd of people surround them, watching the drawing process. The rest of verso includes a detailed list of gifts to be drawn at the event. "L.D. Sine's gift enterprise, 1873. Established in 1854. The only reliable gift distribution in the country!" --text, top of print, recto. "[Authorized by Act of Legislature.]"--text, top of print, recto. "L.D. Sine, Box 86, Cincinnati, O." --text, bottom of print, recto.
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1 woodcut : color printed ; overall 47.15 x 15.24 cm (18 9/16 x 6 in.)
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