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Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
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Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho)
473384 Lord Lonsdale, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Lowther (1857-1944) 5th Earl of Lonsdale; English sportsman, founder of the National Sporting Club and of the Automobile Association (a); known as the Yellow Earl from his love of that colour which was adopted by the a; enjoyed foxhunting, football (Chairman of Arsenal football club in 1936) and boxing (donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing); the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio; ); English, out of copyright
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Adventurous Arsenal Belts Boxing Cheerful Cigar Cigarette Card Earl Football Grin Grinning Patron Personality Sporty Top Hat Trilby Vintage Card Automobile Association Cheery Lonsdale
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This vibrant and captivating print captures Lord Lonsdale in all his glory. Alick Penrose Forbes Ritchie beautifully depicts the 5th Earl of Lonsdale, Hugh Lowther, in this colour lithograph from 1926. Known as the Yellow Earl due to his fondness for that color, Lord Lonsdale was not only an English sportsman but also a patron of various ventures. In this image, he exudes cheerfulness and adventure with a wide grin on his face. Dressed impeccably in a top hat and trilby hat, he wears a stylish tie that adds to his sporty persona. Lord Lonsdale's love for boxing is evident as he proudly displays the original Lonsdale Belts donated by him. Beyond boxing, this influential personality enjoyed foxhunting and even served as Chairman of Arsenal football club in 1936. His passion for automobiles led him to found both the National Sporting Club and the Automobile Association. Cigarette cards like these were immensely popular during their golden age from the late 19th century until World War II. They served not only as collector items but also provided instruction, entertainment, and amusement before television and radio became widespread. This vintage card offers us a glimpse into Lord Lonsdale's life during the roaring twenties – an era marked by glamour, adventure, and sporting achievements. It immortalizes an iconic figure who left an indelible mark on British sports history.
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