Rare Antique 1887 St Louis Veiled Prophet Cutout Butterfly Program With Pencil For Sale
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Rare Antique 1887 St Louis Veiled Prophet Cutout Butterfly Program With Pencil:
$475.00
Rare Antique 1887 St Louis Veiled Prophet Cutout Butterfly Program With Pencil
Item SpecificsField NameOptimized ValueConditionUsedCondition DescriptionPre-owned antique condition over 135 years old. The colorful die-cut butterfly outer cover retains strong, bright green, blue, and gold pigments. The delicate inner tissue paper pages are intact and display beautifully printed text detailing the "Grand March of the Prophets." Shows minor edge wear and age-appropriate paper aging/scuffs as pictured. Includes its rare, authentic original miniature attached pencil.ThemeHistorical Memorabilia / Secret SocietiesOrganizationVeiled Prophet Society (VP St. Louis)Year1887City/StateSt. Louis, MissouriForm FactorDie-Cut / Cutout Butterfly ShapeFeaturesIncludes Original Attached Pencil, Textured Tissue Insert PagesDimensionsApprox. 5.5" x 7.5"Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States📝 Item DescriptionThis is a rare and original Veiled Prophet VP Cutout Butterfly Form Program from the St. Louis event in 1887. The program showcases intricate details and unique design that is not commonly found in today's invitations. It is a great addition to any historical memorabilia collection and is a must-have for those who appreciate fine art and craftsmanship. The program is not in perfect condition due to its age, but it still retains its beauty and elegance. It is a genuine piece of history that tells a story of a bygone era. This is an excellent opportunity to own a rare piece of American heritage that will surely be a conversation starter for years to come. Rare Original 1887 St. Louis Veiled Prophet VP Cutout Butterfly Form Program with original pencil. 5.5” x 7.5” which has a few imperfections which are pictured being over 140 years old. This colorful butterfly program opens to tissue pages on interior. While some historical sources occasionally attribute this specific butterfly die-cut form to the 1881 parade, official archival records for the organization verify it as the formal program for the October 4th, 1887 event, which centered around the historic pageant theme "A Daydream of Woodland Life." The interior includes the beautifully printed "Programme" outlining the "Grand March of the Prophets" and various classical dance orchestrations of the evening. It comes exactly as shown.💎 Rarity & Historical Significance
- Exceptional Preservation:Ephemera from the early decades of the Veiled Prophet organization (founded in 1878) is notoriously fragile. Because these programs were printed on delicate, die-cut pasteboard covers with thin tissue interior pages, very few survived the past 139 years without being crushed, torn, or separated from their components.
- The Original Pencil Accessory:Finding a VP butterfly program with itsoriginal miniature string-tied pencilstill intact is an extreme rarity. Most of these tiny writing utensils were lost or discarded by attendees at the ball immediately following the event.
- The 1887 Theme:The 1887 ball holds significant status in St. Louis history as it was famously attended by sitting U.S. President Grover Cleveland and the First Lady. This specific design corresponds directly with the "A Daydream of Woodland Life" pageant theme, making it highly sought-after by regional historians, secret society collectors, and antique paper enthusiasts.
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