Summary
Postcard with black and white illustration of a car and mythical creatures. It is part of a collection of photographs, negatives and slides used for research by curators at Museum Victoria.
This illustration was originally drawn in 1909 for Tarrant Motors Co by Ida S. Rentoul. It was republished by Museum of Victoria circa 1985.
Description of Content
Illustration of a motor car surrounded by fairies.
Physical Description
Black and white image and text printed on postcard.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Publisher
Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1985
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Other Association (See Comments)
Tarrant Motors Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1909
Illustration was originally drawn for Tarrant Motors -
Format
Postcard, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on the front of postcard: 'WHEN TARRANT'S MOTORS CAME TO FAIRYLAND. / I.S.R / SOLE AGENTS / TARRANT MOTOR CO. / FIATS / DE DIONS / F.N's / ARGYLLS / ROVERS / FORDS.' Printed in black ink on the back of postcard: '1909 Advertising for Tarrant Motor Co., / Melbourne. / Drawn by Ida S. Rentoul, who also illustrated / many Australian children's books. / Museum of Victoria / 328 Swanston Street, / Melbourne, Aust. / 669 9904'
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Overall Dimensions
159 mm (Width), 112 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Advertising, Children's Folklore, Flowers, Illustrations, Insects, Motor Cars, Motor Vehicles, People
