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G: Grinchu (Mr. ) commander of the Fouilly-les-Oies firefighters / Grand
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G: Grinchu (Mr. ) commander of the Fouilly-les-Oies firefighters / Grand
6346658 G: Grinchu (Mr.) commander of the Fouilly-les-Oies firefighters/Grand Mere did you see him? by French School, (19th century); 18.5x14.5 cm; (add.info.: in " The paradise of the baby -- Grand Alphabet Card. Librairie de A. Courcier, publisher, Paris, circa 1850. Imprimerie Lemercier et Cie, Paris. Dimensions: 18.5 x 14.5 cm Box containing 24 cards." ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23343152
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This print captures the essence of a bygone era. Titled "G: Grinchu (Mr. ) commander of the Fouilly-les-Oies firefighters/Grand Mere did you see him?", this image takes us back to 19th century France. The photograph, taken by an unknown French School artist, measures 18.5x14.5 cm and is part of a larger collection known as "The paradise of the baby -- Grand Alphabet Card". In this particular scene, we see G: Grinchu, the esteemed commander of the Fouilly-les-Oies firefighters, standing tall with his team in front of their fire station. Dressed in traditional firefighting attire from that time period, they exude strength and bravery. The composition also includes an elderly woman affectionately referred to as Grand Mere. Her gaze seems fixed on something beyond our view - perhaps she is searching for Mr. Grinchu or admiring his heroic efforts. This print holds historical significance as it was used as a teaching tool for children learning about letters and education through alphabet cards like these ones published by Librairie de A. Courcier in Paris around 1850. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate the dedication and sacrifice shown by individuals like G: Grinchu who risked their lives to protect their communities long before modern technology made firefighting safer and more efficient.
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