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30587483
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Media ID 20632677
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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This is an illustration from "La Vie Parisienne, " a French weekly magazine known for its illustrations and literary content, often featuring light-hearted narratives of high society life. The image depicts a scene titled "Distractions Printanières" (Springtime Distractions), drawn by G. Leonnec. In the foreground, we see a young woman seated at a desk with her head resting in her hands, seemingly distressed or deep in thought. She wears a red sleeveless top and plaid skirt indicative of the 1920s fashion style, with her hair styled in a typical bob cut of that era. Standing behind her is an older woman dressed in elegant attire—a long black dress with puffed sleeves and adorned with floral details around the neckline—exuding an air of authority as she looks down sternly upon the younger woman. Her posture suggests disapproval or impatience. The caption below reads: "Mademoiselle, je n'ai jamais regardé les papillons. . . moi!" which translates to "Miss, I never looked at butterflies. . . myself!" This implies that the younger woman may be distracted by something outside the window (presumably spring-related like butterflies) rather than focusing on what she should be doing—perhaps studying or working—which has prompted this reprimand from the elder lady who claims to have been more disciplined herself. The contrast between youth and experience is humorously portrayed here through their expressions and body language within this charming vignette capturing everyday life moments during La Belle Époque or interwar period France.
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