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A charming and wonderfully detailed piece of late Victorian advertising ephemera! This original 1898 John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. calendar captures the playful spirit of childhood recreation with beautifully illustrated seasonal sporting scenes and rich period color.
• Authentic 1898 two-sided advertising calendar for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., Boston, Mass.
• Printed by Niagara Lithograph Co., Buffalo (printer credit visible at lower edge)
• Features delightful Victorian-era children engaged in sports and leisure activities including sledding, tennis, bicycling, and football/baseball-style play
• Color lithograph on heavy paper/cardstock with decorative monthly calendar blocks and floral embellishments
• Size: approximately 10\" long x 8.75\" wide
• Condition: light wear consistent with age, including gentle toning, minor edge/corner wear, and age-related surface handling. Original hanging string remains attached. Reverse side includes insurance rate tables and company information. Writing in green pen on back. Please see all close-up photos for details.
A lovely display piece for collectors of antique advertising, Victorian ephemera, cycling memorabilia, insurance history, or Niagara Lithograph Co. printed works.
Your item will be carefully packaged with protective materials to preserve its antique condition during transit. Fragile and paper items are packed with extra care. Thank you for shopping Vintage Charma!
