1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 XAK1 Army Vehicles and more

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This 92+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine

This is an original 1947 black and white print ad for the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City

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1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 XAK1 Army Vehicles and moreThis is an original 1905 color print of the Scoppio del Carro ("Explosion of the Cart") which is a traditional Easter event in Florence, Italy. On Easter Sunday, a 30' tall cart of fireworks is lit in the street. The cart in the street is lit by the cardinal of Florence from the high altar inside the cathedral. A "good" or successful explosion of the cart is supposed to guarantee a good harvest. CONDITION This 106+ year old Item is rated Very Fine