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# Lot of 6 Vintage 1935 Exhibit Supply Co. Penny Arcade Fortune Telling Novelty CardsUp for sale is a fantastic, ready-to-display collection of six (6) original, vintage coin-operated penny arcade cards manufactured by the iconic Exhibit Supply Company (Chgo, USA) circa 1935.These thick cardstock pieces were originally dispensed from amusement park, boardwalk, and carnival fortune-telling machines. They perfectly showcase the classic, tongue-in-cheek matrimonial humor, sarcastic relationship gags, and distinctive art styling of the mid-1930s Depression era.### This 6-Piece Lot Includes:
1. **\"Your Future Husband - Your Future Children\" Card:** Classic blue-tinted photo portraits featuring humorous future predictions.
2. **\"Your Future Wife - Your Future Children\" Card:** Features photo portraits of a prospective bride and mock children portraits with satirical caption text.
3. **\"Marriage Prescription for Men\" Card:** A satirical faux medical script detailing humorous instructions for managing a marriage.
4. **\"Guarantee of Protection\" Certificate:** An ornate green-bordered novelty certificate promising domestic safety if all questions are answered truthfully.
5. **\"Liar\'s License\" Certificate:** A playful novelty license issued by the \"Liar\'s Council of The Ancient, Reckless and Independent Order of Prevaricators.\"
6. **\"This Coupon is Good for a Joy Ride\" Ticket:** An unfilled, unpunched vintage novelty coupon slip with a striking green border.### Condition Details:
- **Status:** Original vintage condition. Unposted, unwritten, and unpunched.
- **Card Stock:** Strong, heavy-weight paper stock structure.
- **Wear:** Displays authentic, minor edge/corner softening and natural age-toning consistent with 90-year-old paper ephemera.
- **Flaws:** No major tears, heavy folds, or dark water staining. Please closely inspect the high-resolution listing photos to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself.### Item Specifications:
- **Dimensions:** Approximately 3 3/8\" x 5 5/16\" each.
- **Manufacturer:** Exhibit Supply Company, Chicago, IL.
- **Era:** Circa 1935 (Printed copyrights visible on lower margins).This is a wonderful addition for collectors of coin-op history, vintage arcade memorabilia, carnival ephemera, scrapbooking projects, or unique retro framing decor!---
**Shipping & Handling:** The cards will be safely placed inside a protective plastic sleeve and shipped flat inside a rigid cardboard mailer to ensure they arrive completely undamaged and unbent.
