1910s - French Muguet Porte-Bonheur Postcard - Vintage Lily Of The Valley Lucky Charm - Smiling Woman Sepia Hand-Tinted - Collectible Floral

This 1910s French Muguet Porte-Bonheur postcard features a charming sepia-toned image with delicate hand-tinted details. It captures a beautiful young woman smiling, framed within an elegant oval portrait, holding a fresh bouquet of lily of the valley. Below her, a decorative vase overflows with more of these symbolic spring flowers, adorned with subtle pink and green accents. The card embodies the romantic and hopeful spirit of the early 20th century.

The caption 'Muguet Porte-Bonheur' translates to 'Lily of the Valley Lucky Charm,' reflecting the cherished French tradition of gifting these fragrant blooms for good fortune, particularly around May Day. The additional 'Gloria' inscription suggests a series name or artistic flourish typical of postcards from this era. This piece not only serves as a visual delight but also as a cultural artifact, preserving a moment in time when sentiments of happiness and luck were conveyed through such lovely paper ephemera.