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Lot 515

Printed Postcard Ventriloquist with Spectacled Dummy Booking Card Morris Illinois

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
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Printed postcard depicting a ventriloquist performer in close portrait with a dummy figure wearing spectacles, the image printed in a lighter tonal range giving the card a somewhat faded appearance. The reverse bears full printed booking information identifying the act as presenting ventriloquism, balloon-ology including making animals and hats from balloons, suitable entertainment for all age groups and occasions, with specific mention of church and Sunday school programs, a Morris, Illinois address, and a phone number. The booking details on this reverse are closely related to those on the Norm Nelson card in this grouping, suggesting this may be a companion or variant promotional card from the same performer or act. The inclusion of balloon-ology alongside ventriloquism as a listed service reflects the common mid-twentieth century American practice of combining multiple novelty entertainment skills within a single booking pitch. The reverse reads: Printed POST CARD reverse with full booking details listing ventriloquism and balloon-ology, Morris Illinois address and phone number 815-734-4351. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil notation visible.

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