
Old French photograph of a family dated 1901
Old French photograph of a family dating from 1901 two women in the center of which one carries a young child dressed in white. It could be a first communion photo.
Vintage French fashion magazine "La femme chez elle" with illustrations, articles and advertising - April 1931 - 34 pages
"La femme chez elle" is a French bi-weekly women’s magazine, founded in 1899, then disappeared in 1938. Everyday life is relayed through embroidery, cooking, education, good manners or even furniture advice.
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Old French photograph of a family dating from 1901 two women in the center of which one carries a young child dressed in white. It could be a first communion photo.
15 vintage matchbox labels - Advertising labels from 1930s to 1950s.
Labels are always glued to wood.
Old French photograph a young girl on the day of her First Communion in 1900s.
Set of 13 French commercials concerning companies working in the world of publishing and printing mainly in Paris.
Paper sometimes thick and sometimes glossy.
The last photo shows the back of these advertisements which sometimes contain other advertisements.
Large 24-page French weekly newspaper "Le Gaulois du Dimanche" of June 1909 with beautiful Art Nouveau cover, many articles about history, fashion, arts, literature, music, kitchen, and many engravings and photos.
Le Gaulois is a daily French literary and political newspaper founded on July 5, 1868. It became the property of press boss Arthur Meyer and was published until 1929 before being merged with the Figaro. Due to it large size, this magazine will be sent folded in half.
Block of 6 old French stamps representing Gargantua from 1953. This stamp was created by draughtsman and engraver Henry Cheffer. These stamps have not been used.
Huge French lottery tickets "Les gueules cassées" from 1937.
These lottery tickets were sold on the street or in small shops to help veterans.
Large 24-page French weekly newspaper "Le Gaulois du Dimanche" of August 1909 with beautiful Art Nouveau cover, many articles about history, fashion, arts, literature, music, kitchen, and many engravings and photos.
Le Gaulois is a daily French literary and political newspaper founded on July 5, 1868. It became the property of press boss Arthur Meyer and was published until 1929 before being merged with the Figaro. Due to it large size, this magazine will be sent folded in half.
Set of 9 French vintage letters from 1900s and 1910s in their envelope.
Large 24-page French weekly newspaper "Le Gaulois du Dimanche" of October 1909 with beautiful Art Nouveau cover, many articles about history, fashion, arts, literature, music, kitchen, and many engravings and photos.
Le Gaulois is a daily French literary and political newspaper founded on July 5, 1868. It became the property of press boss Arthur Meyer and was published until 1929 before being merged with the Figaro. Due to it large size, this magazine will be sent folded in half.
Vintage Belgian embossed postcard with an illustration representing a young girl a young girl going to sell the fishing fish. Postcard sent in 1908.
Postcard legend: "Vive Sainte Marie" / "Long live Saint Mary"
French postcard with a flower and the inscription "Bonne fête" from 1940s. Postcard sent in 1947.
In Europe and probably in other countries, it is tradition to wish a "bonne fête" to relatives and friends according to their first name and the calendar of saints. It is a tradition dating from the 16th century that lasted until the beginning of the 20th century and is gradually being lost.
French newspaper "L'Ouest" of July 18, 1926 - 8 pages.
State as on the photos.
Vintage Italian postcard from the island of Capri from 1910s. French written back.
Vintage Belgian "Bonne fête" postcard with young girl with a bouquet of flowers from 1910.
This postcard bears the mention "De tout coeur" which can be translated into "wholeheartedly".
Large French liner menu with an incredible choice of dishes.
This is the menu of February 2, 1962 aboard the liner "Flandre". The menus were different every day.
This liner made crossings between Europe and North America between 1952 and 1962 for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique.
Vintage French fashion magazine "La femme chez elle" with illustrations, articles and advertising - April 1931 - 34 pages
"La femme chez elle" is a French bi-weekly women’s magazine, founded in 1899, then disappeared in 1938. Everyday life is relayed through embroidery, cooking, education, good manners or even furniture advice.