Victorian Trade Card Fleming's Mikado Cologne Floral Girl Art
$ 4.22
Description
Victorian Trade Card Fleming's Mikado Cologne Floral Girl Art. The reverse promotes Fleming's Mikado Cologne with the slogan "Beautiful Flowers Furnish Delicious Odors," emphasizing its floral fragrance. This charming Victorian trade card features delicate chromolithographic artwork of a young girl sitting by a serene waterfront, holding a small shovel and basket of flowers. The soft pastel palette and detailed shading highlight the period's aesthetic, with an idyllic countryside background blending into the horizon. Signed by artist C.J. Manning, the card captures the genteel elegance of late 19th century advertising. The reverse promotes Fleming's Mikado Cologne with the slogan "Beautiful Flowers Furnish Delicious Odors," emphasizing its floral fragrance. Printed in purple ink, the ornate typography and decorative flourishes complement the card's vintage appeal. This collectible piece is a fine example of Victorian advertising ephemera and early perfume marketing, ideal for collectors of antique trade cards and nostalgic beauty memorabilia.
