French Trade Card

Upside down heads - turn 180° and the face changes circa 1890
55 x 145mm (2¼ x 5¾in)

This item of the month brings to the attention of ephemera collectors the exhibition Eyes, Lies and Illusions at the Hayward Gallery, London, England, which explores the art of visual perception from the Renaissance to the present day.

Item of the Month 2004

January - Bulb Catalogue
February - Sheet-Music Cover
March - Greetings Telegram
April - Paper Bag
May - Tram Tickets
June - Opera Ticket
July - Illustrated Notepaper
August - Brownie Certificate
September - Publishers Leaflet
October - Theatre Programme
November - Business Card
December - French Trade Card

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This regular feature shows special items from members’ own collections. Submissions by email should include a scan of the item.