Very Scarce Early (c. 1860s) McLaughlin Brothers Comical Conversation Cards, Food For Fun! melon-shaped 11 5/8 t x 6

11 5/8 t x 6 x 3 1/2 d and in good condition

For some reason I think perhaps German but am really not sure

and to the body of the jar as well as some glaze chips

Not an especially rare one

Very Scarce Early (c. 1860s) McLaughlin Brothers Comical Conversation Cards, Food For Fun! melon-shaped 11 5/8 t x 6Victorian era amusement was a thing all its own, and I can't say I always understand the humor! This is an early set of "Comical Conversation Cards" produced by McLaughlin Brothers, New York I can't find a match out there for this set, but I believe 1860s. (The company was founded in 1858, and had expanded to 30 Beekman Street by 1863). Conversation cards like this were made for parlor play, especially useful as aids in courtship. I believe a holder