Greetings Card : Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, Paris
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Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, Paris
Envelope, Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, 22 Place Vendome, Paris. France, addressed to The Manager, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK. Date: early 1920s
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Media ID 14260810
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Bank Banking Banks Business Communication Document Envelope Finance Foreign Manager Office Official Stationery Tunbridge Typed Typewritten Vendome Wells Westminster
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design features an envelope from the Westminster Foreign Bank Limited in Paris, dating back to the early 1920s. The elegant address on the envelope, with its distinctive typography and international flair, is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your correspondence with this unique and captivating card from Media Storehouse.
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.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Vintage Communication Across Borders: An Early 1920s Envelope from the Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, Paris" This evocative image showcases an original envelope from the Westminster Foreign Bank Limited, located at 22 Place Vendome in Paris, France. Dated back to the early 1920s, this envelope bears the address of its recipient, "The Manager, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK." The envelope's design is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the era, with its ornate typography and intricate border. The Westminster Foreign Bank Limited's name and logo are proudly displayed, emphasizing the bank's international reach and influence during the 1920s. The envelope's contents were undoubtedly of great importance, as indicated by the use of a typewritten address and the secure, sealed flap. The envelope's journey from Paris to Tunbridge Wells would have taken several days, as international mail delivery was not as swift as it is today. This vintage envelope offers a glimpse into the past, when communication between different parts of the world was a more deliberate and tangible process. It serves as a reminder of the role that banks and financial institutions played in facilitating global connections and exchanges during the 1920s. The envelope's preservation allows us to appreciate the beauty and history of a bygone era, as well as the evolution of office stationery and communication methods. This unique artifact is a valuable addition to any collection of vintage ephemera, historical documents, or decorative antiques.
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