1900s - French New Year Postcard - Dapper Gentleman Portrait - Holiday Greeting - Studio Photography Ephemera

Discover this captivating 1900s French New Year postcard, showcasing a dapper gentleman portrait, hand-tinted florals, and glitter 'Bonne Année' text, a superb piece of vintage ephemera. This charming card captures the essence of the Belle Époque, featuring a young man with a neatly trimmed mustache and elegant attire, holding a vibrant bouquet of hand-colored flowers. The sepia tones of the original photograph provide a classic backdrop, while the carefully applied tints highlight the delicate details of the flowers and the surrounding festive holly branches, adorned with bright red berries.

The card's upper left corner proudly displays 'Bonne Année' (Happy New Year) in an elegant, glitter-embellished script, adding a touch of festive sparkle and sophistication.