Description: Description: This antique French postcard features a delightful illustration of a woman dressed in an elaborate feathered hat and fur-trimmed coat, surrounded by colorful confetti and streamers. The vibrant scene captures the festive spirit of the Belle Époque era, a time of elegance, celebration, and high fashion. The woman's playful expression and poised stance suggest she is attending a carnival or a lively outdoor event. The back of the postcard includes a handwritten address to Mademoiselle Laure Dumonteil in Marseille, offering a personal glimpse into the postcard’s journey through early 20th-century France. The combination of festive imagery and elegant fashion makes this a unique piece of French art ephemera. Historic Value & Charm to Your CollectionThis postcard beautifully represents the fashion and festive culture of the Belle Époque period. From the woman's stylish feathered hat to the dynamic confetti-filled setting, every detail reflects the energy and vibrance of early 20th-century France. This piece offers both artistic charm and a touch of personal history, connecting today’s collectors with the people and celebrations of the past. Community BuildingIdeal for collectors of antique postcards, Belle Époque fashion, or French ephemera. This postcard makes a wonderful addition to collections featuring carnival scenes, fashion history, or handwritten correspondence from the early 1900s. Explore Wuicho’s 'Slightly Unusual' store for more unique postcards and enjoy combined shipping discounts on multiple purchases. Fun FactDuring the Belle Époque, feathered hats were a popular fashion accessory, often signifying elegance and status. Confetti became an essential element of street festivals and celebrations, adding color and joy to public gatherings like carnivals and parades. Condition ConsistencyProfessionally scanned images are provided for transparency. Please review the scans to assess the condition. This postcard includes a handwritten address on the back but remains unmailed, preserving its festive imagery. Shipping Information: Postcard Sleeve ProtectionRigid Envelope ShippingShipped next business dayShipping on all postcards maxes out at $1.50 no matter how many you buyHappy Words: Antique French postcard Belle Époque fashionElegant feathered hat and fur-trimmed coat illustrationEarly 1900s confetti carnival scene postcardHandwritten postcard to Marseille FranceFestive art postcard with colorful streamersCarnival-themed postcard French ephemeraParisian Belle Époque celebration postcardVintage French art postcard for collectorsPostcard fashion and festive culture ephemeraFeathered hats and fur coat fashion historyAntique unused postcard festive art sceneHand-addressed postcard Marseille collectibleBelle Époque carnival fashion postcard rareEarly 1900s festive confetti scene collectibleDecorative postcard with feathered hat artAntique fashion-themed postcard unusedCollectible French postcards pre-1925Elegant fashion and confetti carnival postcardVintage French ephemera with handwritten noteCategory:Collectibles > Postcards > Art Postcards > Antique (Pre-1925)
Price: 28.88 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-18T20:12:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Occasion: Love & Romance
Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Signed: No
Theme: Art, Glamor, Greetings, Engagement / Marriage
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Postage Condition: Unposted
Subject: Love & Romance