1900s - Antique French Boy Sailor Suit Postcard - Hand-Tinted Flowers Portrait - Edwardian Era Children Collectible - J.C. Paris

This early 20th-century French postcard features a hand-tinted photographic portrait of a young boy dressed in a sailor-style outfit. The child is standing in a studio setting, holding a bouquet of flowers, while additional blossoms are arranged at his side. The soft coloring in shades of blue, pink, and green enhances the photographic base, giving the image a delicate charm. The greeting “Heureuse Année” (“Happy New Year”) is printed in white lettering in the upper right corner.

The card belongs to the tradition of New Year’s greeting postcards in France, combining photographic portraiture with festive wishes. The careful coloring and the floral motif reflect the popular aesthetic of the period, blending sentiment with elegance. The lower right corner bears the imprint “J.C. Paris,” identifying the publisher.