1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 MED4 a product line by Willys-Overland

a product line by Willys-Overland

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Reproductive art by Samuel Sartain

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1905 Color Print Scoppio Carro Explosion Cart Easter Florence Italy Goff XGYA2 MED4 a product line by Willys-OverlandThis 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