{"product_id":"victorian-chromolithograph-fruit-basket-die-cut-scrap-c1890-1905","title":"Victorian Chromolithograph Fruit Basket Die Cut Scrap c.1890–1905 | Large Antique Paper Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichly coloured Victorian chromolithograph die-cuts remain among the most attractive forms of nineteenth-century decorative paper ephemera. This large antique fruit basket scrap, dating to approximately 1890–1905, is an excellent example of the remarkable quality achieved by chromolithographic printers during the late Victorian era. Depicting an abundant wicker basket overflowing with grapes, peaches, plums, apples and pears framed by lush vine leaves, it combines vivid colour, intricate printing and an elegant die-cut silhouette that has made these decorative scraps highly collectible for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge die-cut scraps such as this were produced for decorative purposes and were commonly used to embellish scrap albums, greeting cards, gift presentations, picture frames and household objects. Their elaborate shapes and luxurious colouring made them desirable decorative accessories during the late Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example displays particularly fine printing, with subtle tonal modelling throughout the fruit, intricate basket weaving and delicately rendered vine leaves. The carefully cut outline follows the contours of the composition, creating an attractive stand-alone decorative image that retains all of its original visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough modern reproductions of Victorian die-cuts have been produced, they seldom approach the richness of colour, printing quality and period character found in original chromolithographs such as this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe die-cut measures \u003cb\u003e6 3\/4 inches in height by 9 1\/2 inches in width.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. The colours remain exceptionally bright and vibrant with only light age-related toning visible on the reverse. There is a small edge nick near one of the upper leaves and a few tiny areas of light edge wear and creasing consistent with an item of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully decorative example of Victorian chromolithographic paper art, surviving in unusually bright condition and representing the craftsmanship and visual richness that made large die-cut scraps among the most popular forms of decorative ephemera during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835734442089,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Fruit-Basket-Diecut.jpg?v=1785099646","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/victorian-chromolithograph-fruit-basket-die-cut-scrap-c1890-1905","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}