Printed promotional card for performer Larry Benner, featuring an illustrated design with multiple cartoon or drawn character vignettes surrounding a central photographic portrait of the performer. The illustrated figures include musical and comedic dummy characters rendered in a lively graphic style typical of American variety entertainment advertising of the early twentieth century. A printed caption identifies the subject as Larry Benner with additional billing text.
This type of composite illustrated promotional card combining a real photograph with drawn character artwork was a distinctive format used by American ventriloquists to convey the full range and personality of their act to booking agents and audiences. The graphic design suggests professional printing production and a well-established performing career.
The front bears the printed text: Printed caption reading Larry Benner with additional billing and illustrated character vignettes. The reverse reads: Standard POST CARD divided reverse.
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