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Lot 407

Printed Postcard Squibs Dummy Vignette Introduced by The Great Cyril

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
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Printed postcard featuring a circular vignette illustration of a ventriloquist dummy figure identified as Squibs, depicted in close portrait with a cigarette or prop at the lips. A handwritten caption below the vignette reads Introduced by The Great Cyril, identifying the performer associated with this character. The card has a warm sepia tone and decorative border typical of printed novelty postcards of the Edwardian period. The Great Cyril was a known British ventriloquist act of the early twentieth century, and Squibs appears to have been the name of his signature dummy character. Named dummy characters were a common feature of successful ventriloquist acts, helping audiences develop familiarity and affection for the figure across repeat performances and promotional materials. The front bears the printed text: Printed vignette with handwritten caption reading Squibs, Introduced by The Great Cyril. The reverse reads: Imperial Publishing Co. London divided POST CARD reverse. Handwritten inscriptions read: Ink caption on front with pencil catalog notation on reverse.

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