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Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century
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Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century
LET4395571 Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century.); Photo © Archives Toutain
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© Photo © Archives Toutain / Bridgeman Images
1900 1909 Mode Beautiful Period Belle Epoque (1871 80–1914) Childrens Fashion Dove Friendship Mail Poutain Romanticism (love)
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This charming postcard from the early 20th century captures a moment of innocence and beauty. A smiling girl stands at a window, watching as a graceful dove picks up her letter. The scene is filled with nostalgia for a bygone era, when communication was slower but perhaps more meaningful.
The Belle Époque aesthetic is evident in the girl's costume, with its delicate flowers and pastel colors. The French School photographer has captured not just an image, but a feeling - of youth, friendship, and love.
In this age before smartphones and instant messaging, sending a letter was an act of care and thoughtfulness. The dove symbolizes peace and purity, adding to the romanticism of the scene.
As we look at this postcard today, we are transported back to a time when life moved at a gentler pace. It reminds us to cherish moments of connection and communication in our own lives.
This print is not just a piece of history; it is also a work of art that speaks to universal themes of childhood innocence and the beauty of human relationships.
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