Late 19th - Chocolat Guérin-Boutron French Advertising Chromo Trade Card - Poppies - Antique Botanical Art - Collectible French Ephemera

This exquisite French advertising trade card, produced for Chocolat Guérin-Boutron, showcases a charming chromolithographic illustration. The front depicts two children amidst a field of poppies, a young girl reclining while a boy stands nearby. The text 'Chocolat Guérin-Boutron' (Chocolate Guérin-Boutron) is prominently displayed at the top, while 'PAVOTS (Sommeil)' (Poppies (Sleep)) appears at the bottom, referencing the imagery.

The reverse side of the card provides details about the renowned chocolate maker. It proudly states 'MÉDAILLES A TOUTES LES EXPOSITIONS' (Medals at all Exhibitions) and advertises 'CHOCOLATS DE QUALITÉ SUPÉRIEURE' (Superior Quality Chocolates). The address is listed as 29 Boulevard Poissonnière in Paris, with a 'Usine Spéciale pour la Fabrication des Chocolats' (Special Factory for Chocolate Manufacturing) located at 23 and 25 Rue du Maroc. This piece of vintage ephemera offers a glimpse into late 19th-century French advertising and artistic styles.