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This vintage pinup arcade card lot features four highly collectible, original exhibit cards from the 1940s and 1950s golden era of penny arcades. Originally distributed through coin-operated vending machines at amusement parks and carnivals, this unique grouping showcases the height of mid-century cheesecake art and burlesque glamour. The stand-out piece in the set is a stunning, hand-tinted portrait prominently marked "Earl Carroll's Vanities," capturing one of Broadway's iconic, historic showgirls. Printed on thick, premium cardstock in the USA, the remaining duotone and monochrome cards feature timeless risqué styling, Hollywood-style starlet photography, and classic retro swimsuits.
Each card remains in very good vintage condition with clean edges, crisp imagery, and an authentic, natural aged patina that collectors look for. A perfect addition to any antique paper ephemera, retro boudoir art, or vintage arcade memorabilia collection, this ready-to-frame lot offers a fascinating, tactile glimpse into early American entertainment history. Measures 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches. Bin#D999
