antique French postcard ~ girl wearing an elaborate, oversized lace bonnet For Sale

This antique French postcard features a little girl wearing an elaborate, oversized lace bonnet. Signed by the artist Manuel, this real photo postcard is an original from the era of 1900-1919. The vintage piece measures a standard size of 5.5 x 3.5 inches and is printed on paper with an undivided back, showcasing a charming scene of a child\'s portrait. With a brand like A. Bridel & Cie (Auguste Bridel), this postcard captures a nostalgic moment in time and would make a delightful addition to any collection of non-topographical postcards or memorabilia from the early 20th century.The handwritten text on the postcard translates to the following:\"My little Paulet, we were very happy to receive your pretty card. You are very cute to have written it. I have sent...\"\"...a baby diaper on Paris. These cherries arrived in good condition and we hope they will allow you to eat a lot of them. We embrace you very tightly. Your godmother.\"
\"PHOTOTYPIE A. BRIDEL & CIE, LAUSANNE\", indicating a phototype print produced by the Swiss printing firm A. Bridel & Cie located in Lausanne, Switzerland.Details

• Process: Phototypie (Collotype / Phototype), a traditional planographic printing process used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for high-detail photographic reproductions on paper or postcards.
• Company: A. Bridel & Cie (Auguste Bridel), a prominent publisher and printer based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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