1920s - French Schoolgirl's Notebook - Vintage French Manuscript - Primary Education Ephemera - Daily Life Document

Discover an authentic 1920s French school notebook, a handwritten manuscript belonging to a young French schoolgirl named Lucienne André. This vintage French correspondence, meticulously filled with lessons in penmanship, arithmetic, geography, and grammar, offers a unique window into early 20th-century primary education in France. Every page of this historical document has been carefully photographed, allowing for a complete and intimate exploration of its contents.

Dated from December 1926 to January 1927, this notebook is a charming piece of French history. Observe the diligent practice of elegant cursive handwriting, with entries such as: 'Cahier de Classe A Lucienne André Lundi 13 décembre 1926 Ecriture. Dijon est une belle ville.' (Class Notebook for Lucienne André, Monday December 13, 1926. Writing. Dijon is a beautiful city.) The pages reveal a student's dedication to learning, from solving word problems like 'Un mouton et un agneau coûtent ensemble 84 fr. Quel est le prix de chaque animal?' (A sheep and a lamb together cost 84 fr. What is the price of each animal?) to drawing simple maps of French regions.

This precious artifact is more than just a notebook, it is a tangible connection to the past, evoking the daily life and educational journey of a child in interwar France. Collectors of French ephemera, educational memorabilia, or those with a passion for European history will find immense value in this personal record. It is also an inspiring resource for creative projects, providing authentic historical paper elements perfect for junk journaling, scrapbooking, or mixed-media art.