Late 19th - Two Chocolat Revillon Advertising Trade Cards - Antique French Chromos - Concert Salutiste - La Soupe - Vintage Paper Ephemera.

These captivating Late 19th century Chocolat Révillon advertising trade cards are wonderful examples of vintage French chromos. This unique set features two distinct cards, each meticulously illustrated with charming scenes and playful figures. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the era's marketing and popular culture, ideal for collectors of antique paper ephemera and historical advertising memorabilia.

The first card, with its vibrant red border, showcases a central vignette titled 'Concert Salutiste.' This scene depicts a street concert, likely by a benevolent organization, featuring a violinist, two women with newspapers, an observing man, and dogs. Surrounding this central image are numerous smaller, individual cut-out style figures engaged in lively actions, including dancing, running, and interacting with animals. The newspapers within the scene bear the legible French text 'En Avant,' translating to 'Forward.'

The second card, highlighted by a bright yellow border, centers around a tableau titled 'La Soupe.' This illustration vividly portrays a communal food distribution scene, possibly a soup kitchen, set against a building labeled 'Cuisine.' Figures are seen serving and receiving soup, with one individual notably fallen amidst the activity. Similar to its counterpart, this card is populated by an array of smaller, cut-out style characters around the main scene, including men with various implements and animals, each adding to the bustling atmosphere.

These original trade cards delightfully represent commercial illustration from their period. This duo offers an exceptional opportunity to own a charming piece of French advertising history, rich in period detail and character.