{"product_id":"late-19th-2-vintage-trade-cards-french-advertising-ephemera-water-earth-allegories-antique-french-collectible","title":"Late 19th - 2 Vintage Trade Cards - French Advertising Ephemera - Water \u0026 Earth Allegories - Antique French Collectible","description":"This lot features two exquisite French trade cards from the A. Bernardeau business in Chinon. These charming advertising pieces, likely dating from the Late 19th century, are part of a series illustrating elements. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne card depicts 'La Terre' (The Earth), showing people engaged in pottery-making, with one individual shaping a large pot while others work nearby. The scene beautifully portrays traditional craftsmanship related to the earth element.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second card, titled 'L'Eau' (The Water), presents a playful scene where children interact with water. One girl pours water from a pitcher, another is at a well, and a boy runs in the foreground, seemingly splashed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese vibrant chromolithographs were designed to promote 'Conserves Alimentaires' (Food Preserves), specifically mentioning a 'Spécialité de pois au beurre' (Specialty of peas with butter) on their reverse. Printed by Kahn in Paris, these cards offer a captivating glimpse into historical French advertising and daily life.","brand":"Tatie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56111887876444,"sku":"CH168","price":9.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8491\/5804\/files\/IMG_5770_52da04ac-04a3-42a4-a5ed-de24b62c4cf7.jpg?v=1764605995","url":"https:\/\/www.authentic-wonders.com\/products\/late-19th-2-vintage-trade-cards-french-advertising-ephemera-water-earth-allegories-antique-french-collectible","provider":"Authentic Wonders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}