Antique 1800s Victorian Trade Card Lithograph Old Man Clown Pantaloons Soap Ad

Up for sale is a rare authentic 1800s Victorian trade card featuring a whimsical lithograph illustration titled: "The Lean and Slipper'd Pantaloon With Spectacles on Nose." This charming advertising card shows an elderly clown-style figure slipping backward with a cane, classic to the Victorian/Edwardian humor style. It also features early branding for Kendall's Electric Soap, making it a fantastic crossover collectible for both soap advertising collectors and Victorian ephemera enthusiasts. These cards were popular pre-1900 advertising pieces, often given away at general stores and apothecaries. This one has amazing period litho color, a bold red border, and wonderful graphic appeal—perfect for framing, junk journaling, collage art, farmhouse décor, or an antique ephemera collection. Antique Victorian trade card 1800s lithograph print / chromolithograph Advertising ephemera Kendall's Electric Soap Pantaloon clown / comic scene Whimsical Americana art Vintage typography Primitive / rustic paper ephemera Collectors décor / junk journal supply Old paper patina / aged look (key in photos for scale) 📌 Condition: Shows wear consistent with age Crease across lower area, edge wear, a few small tears Backside has paper loss where it was likely removed from an album Colors still bright and image remains clear Please see all photos for details A genuine piece of over 120-year-old early American advertising history. Great for collectors or display!