This arcade card features a pretty woman hitchiking. She has lifted her skirt and is flashing a beautiful smile in hopes of catching a ride. This card is risque. The artist of this pin-up is the celebrated Gil Elvgren. The card was published by Mutoscope. SOLD
RISQUE MUTOSCOPE PIN-UP ARCADE CARD : SKATER : “BEAUTIFUL BUT NUMB” : (1945)
This vintage arcade card features a pretty skater who has taken a spill on the ice. She sits on the ice in a risque position. The caption reads “Who Said Beautiful But Numb”. This card was published by Mutoscope in 1945. The back of the card is blank. Here is a little history of arcade cards. They were generally purchased at carnivals and fairs, and boardwalk arcades. They were bought from machines manufactured by Esco. The Exhibit Supply Company was a major producer of arcade cards. This is a classic artist pin-up. The colors are very vivid. SOLD



