1900s - 2 Antique Chromolithograph Advertising Cards - Horse Rider and French Farmer - Vintage French Haberdashery Ephemera

This lot features two exquisite chromolithograph advertising cards from the early 20th century, originating from France. One card vividly depicts an Arab rider on a spirited white horse, holding what appears to be a rifle or spear, set against a golden desert background. This card is marked with the inscription 'ARABIE' (Arabia) and features a distinctive regional crest in the upper left corner.

The second card presents a contrasting, idyllic scene of rural France, showcasing a farmer in traditional attire feeding a harnessed brown horse, with barn doors visible in the background. This card is labeled 'FRANCE' and also includes a similar heraldic crest.

The reverse of both cards serves as a detailed advertisement for 'Ges FOREST, Mercerie en Demi-Gros' (Wholesale Haberdashery), offering products such as 'Laines à tricoter & à repriser, Cotons et Canevas' (Knitting & Darning Yarns, Cottons and Canvas). These charming cards provide a fascinating glimpse into the commercial art and cultural perceptions of the period.