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1910s - French Postcard - Babies In Cabbages - Vintage Humorous Folklore - Infant Whimsy Greeting Card - Early 20th Century Charm

1910s - French Postcard - Babies In Cabbages - Vintage Humorous Folklore - Infant Whimsy Greeting Card - Early 20th Century Charm

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🕰️ Vintage from the 1910s

🤍 Handpicked by Vincent

📐 Dimensions: 14x9 cm (5.5x3.5 in)

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Approximately fifteen to twenty cherubic infants are playfully distributed across the oversized cabbage heads, some peeking out with wide-eyed innocence, others seemingly fast asleep or perhaps even shedding a tiny tear. The juxtaposition of the babies with the natural, rustic setting of the cabbage patch creates a wonderfully surreal and heartwarming tableau. The postcard's playful sentiment is further emphasized by the printed French caption: 'C'est peut-être bien celui-là - Que ne puis-je connaître Le Chou qui m'a vu naître !' which translates to 'It might well be this one - Oh, if only I could know the Cabbage that saw me born!'

This postcard serves not only as a historical piece of mail but also as a fascinating artifact of popular culture and storytelling from its era. The handwritten message on the reverse, 'Je vous embrasse,' meaning 'I embrace you, suggests a personal connection, adding to its authentic vintage appeal. It embodies a quaint humor that was highly fashionable at the time, offering a glimpse into social customs and artistic expressions of the early 20th century.

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