Vintage 1923 Children’s Print – “A Car While You Wait” by Racey Helps – Mounted Illustration (Approx. 14 x 22 cm)

Description

Vintage 1923 Children’s Print – “A Car While You Wait” by Racey Helps – Mounted Illustration (Approx. 14 x 22 cm)

Description:
This charming vintage print, titled “A Car While You Wait,” was originally published in 1923 and features delightful anthropomorphic mice creating a whimsical walnut-shell car. Illustrated by the beloved artist Racey Helps, this scene captures classic storytelling with fine detail and soft humor. The print shows the young mice finding walnuts and acorns, building a car with buttercup headlamps, and finally encountering a snail that sends them all topsy-turvy!

Mounted on sturdy black cardboard, this nostalgic piece measures approximately 14 x 22 cm, making it a perfect collectible or decorative item for lovers of vintage children’s art, storytelling illustrations, or nursery décor.

Publisher:
This print originally appeared in a 1923 publication, likely from The Children’s Treasury or similar periodical known for whimsical animal tales (exact source unconfirmed but attributed to works featuring Racey Helps-style illustrations).

Condition Note:
Please note this is an original vintage print that is over 100 years old. As such, it may display signs of age including slight yellowing, minor foxing, or edge wear. These natural signs of aging add to the charm and authenticity of the piece.