RARE Antique English Early Celluloid Hand Painted Boxed Christmas Card Dated 1889

A rare find.  An early pierced celluloid fan shaped Christmas Card dated 1889.  Found in its original although battered original box.  Beautifully hand painted with lily of the valley and I think forget-me-not.  Pierced celluloid in a fan shield shape, two pale pink silk tassels - signed to the bottom J M Porter Xmas 1889.  In excellent antique condition.

 

Measures:

Box - 14.1/2 x 9 cms

Card - 13 x 7 cms

                                         

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