1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 XGCB5 Talcott Williams

Talcott Williams

Bernard "Hardie" Gramatky (1907-1979) was an American illustrator and author

This is an original 1935 halftone print of hanging leather hides at a tannery

" "Robin Hood

Cohan and Harris

1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 XGCB5 Talcott WilliamsThis 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