Description: Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) chrome advertising postcard for the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes, showing the enormous carpet in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes Hall in Dublin, Ireland, inspired by the Book of Kells. Front caption reads, "The '4H' carpet represents HEALTH, (mercury's medicinal staff)HAPPINESS, (cornucopia), HOPE, (anchor) and HONESTY (wedding ring, dog and crossedkeys)--all that anyone could wish for. It lies in the Hall of the Irish Hospitals' Sweepstakes,Dublin. The design of the carpet is inspired by the famous BOOK OF KELLS (8th century a.d.) and itis meant to be lucky to those who walk on it. This card when displayed can be a TALISMANtoo, for those who would like to win 50,000 pounds but are unable to visit us." Card printed by Wood Printers, Ltd. Split back; unused. Good condition with light edge wear and use. See photos. Ships securely in a protective plastic holder. Free postage to US addresses, and to Ireland. (Request an invoice or receive postage refund after purchase.)We cheerfully combine postage for least cost to other destinations. Sorry -- no tracking available on flat items under $20, which ship at letter rate. Thanks so much for looking! See more vintage cards from Ireland at our eBay store, Montana Gael.
Price: 7.5 USD
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
End Time: 2024-12-24T12:14:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist: Unknown Irish
Number of Items in Set: 1
Featured Person: 4H Carpet, Book of Kells, Trinity College Dublin, Irish Hospital Sweepstakes Hall
Character: Irish, Lucky Charm, Talisman
Occasion: Thinking of You
Signed: No
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Year Manufactured: 1955
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: Irish Hospital Sweepstakes
Brand/Publisher: Wood Printers Ltd
Subject: 4H Carpet
Personalize: No
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Theme: Advertising, Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, Religious, Social History, Interiors, Carpets, Graphic Design
Features: Chrome, Art, Illustration
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Postage Condition: Unposted
