Another dive into the rich world of early twentieth century cigarette cards. This time from a set from John Player and Sons called ‘Aviary and Cage Birds’, from 1933. A number of species are beautifully illustrated with rich, vivid colours, having that slight earthiness to them which was characteristic of the time, and wonderful observation. Mini masterpieces really. Swinson’s lorikeet, crested cockatoo, red and blue macaw, zebra finch, black-headed Gouldian finch, rosy faced love bird, and more. Pure cotton, single button cuff, classic collar shirt withe beauty and charm
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