Late 19th - Set of 3 Chromolithograph Advertising Cards - French Perfume - Société Hygiénique Paris - Historical European Holiday Scenes

The first card, 'XVIIIième Siècle - Angleterre - La veillée de Noël,' captures an 18th-century Christmas Eve in England, with figures in period attire caroling outdoors in a snowy village.

The second, 'France - Le Jour de l'An à la campagne,' illustrates a lively New Year's Day in the French countryside, showing villagers, a donkey-drawn cart, and an elegantly dressed woman.

The third, 'XVième Siècle - Allemagne - Le repas de Noël,' portrays a rich 15th-century Christmas meal in Germany, showcasing figures in elaborate medieval costumes feasting around a grand table.

These advertising cards represent a significant aspect of late 19th-century commercial art, where companies used visually appealing images to associate their brands with quality, tradition, and cultural events. Despite their age, the colors remain remarkably vibrant, and the details are crisp, reflecting the high quality of chromolithography from the period. This collection is ideal for collectors of vintage advertising and historical ephemera.