1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 MED4 TM5A10B12C59 zz2470

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This is an original 1897 black and white print ad for the Chinese Lantern Plant from John Lewis Childs of Floral Park

Reproductive art by Samuel Sartain

Lewis machine guns

she had made the acquaintances of Charlotte Brontë

1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 MED4 TM5A10B12C59 zz2470This is an original 1905 color print of the Scoppio del Carro ("Explosion of the Cart") which is a traditional Easter event in Florence, Italy. On Easter Sunday, a 30' tall cart of fireworks is lit in the street. The cart in the street is lit by the cardinal of Florence from the high altar inside the cathedral. A "good" or successful explosion of the cart is supposed to guarantee a good harvest. CONDITION This 106+ year old Item is rated Very Fine