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Telegraph Factors Greeting Card for the New Year around 1900. Paris, Decorative Arts
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Telegraph Factors Greeting Card for the New Year around 1900. Paris, Decorative Arts
JLJ4569177 Telegraph Factors Greeting Card for the New Year around 1900. Paris, Decorative Arts by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraph Factors Greeting Card for the New Year around 1900. Paris, Decorative Arts); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23331600
© Josse / Bridgeman Images
Bicycle Cycling Cyclist Displays Factor January 1 M And Xe9 Mail Tier Wishes Chromolithography Chromo Metier Years 1900
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This vintage greeting card from around 1900 captures the essence of New Year celebrations in Paris during the Belle Époque era. Created by an unknown French artist, this charming piece belongs to a private collection and showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of decorative arts prevalent at the time. The card features a delightful scene depicting various elements associated with the turn of the century festivities. A stylishly dressed couple on bicycles, adorned in fashionable attire, symbolizes progress and modernity. The man is depicted as a telegraph factor, representing one of the many professions that flourished during this period. As they cycle through picturesque streets decorated for New Year's celebrations, we catch glimpses of other laborers going about their daily tasks. This inclusion emphasizes both unity and diversity within society. Chromolithography techniques were employed to bring vibrant colors to life, adding depth and richness to every detail. The sportswoman and sportsman showcased on this card embody an active lifestyle embraced by many during this time. This evocative image serves as a window into early 20th-century France while also conveying wishes for prosperity and joy in the coming year. Preserved through time, it reminds us of our connection to history and how traditions evolve over generations.
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