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Original early 1900s Louisville Kentucky historical caricature and society volume titled Louisvillians and Their Hobbies featuring notable Kentucky businessmen, civic leaders, industrialists and prominent social figures of the era.
This scarce regional Americana publication contains numerous full page black and white caricature portraits and humorous illustrations highlighting influential Louisville and Kentucky personalities along with their professions, hobbies and social status during the early twentieth century.
Bound in an attractive dark textured hardcover style binding with metal screw post construction. Interior pages feature detailed pen and ink caricature artwork with references to Louisville businesses, Kentucky industries, horse racing culture, law, medicine, manufacturing, utilities and social clubs.
An exceptional piece of Kentucky history and Louisville social history that captures the personality and culture of prominent figures from the early 1900s. The artwork style and business references strongly reflect the Edwardian and pre Depression era.
Notable themes and contents include:
* Louisville Kentucky history
* Early twentieth century caricature art
* Prominent Kentucky businessmen
* Civic leaders and professionals
* Horse racing and golf culture
* Industrial and commercial history
* Louisville business advertising references
* Black and white pen and ink illustrations
* Social satire and humorous artwork
* Americana and regional ephemera
* Historical portrait caricatures
* Kentucky cultural history
Visible references include:
* Kentucky Utilities Company
* Sherman and Sons
* Jones Dabney Varnish Company
* Fidelity Motor Company
* Louisville professional and civic figures
A fantastic collectible for:
* Kentucky history collectors
* Louisville memorabilia enthusiasts
* Antique caricature art collectors
* Early Americana paper collectors
* Genealogy researchers
* Historical illustration collectors
* Horse racing history collectors
* Regional archive collections
Condition appears very good for age with normal antique wear and age toning to pages. Binding remains solid and highly displayable. Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition and contents.
Rare early Louisville Kentucky social history volume with strong collector appeal and local historical significance.
well over 100 pages all in great shape
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