Late 19th - Vintage French Postcard - Parisian Omnibus Driver Chromo - Belle Époque City Transport Scene - Collectible Advertising Ephemera

This charming vintage French postcard captures a vibrant street scene from late 19th-century Paris, depicting an omnibus and its passengers. Titled 'Paris pittoresque - Conducteur d'omnibus' (Picturesque Paris - Omnibus driver), the chromolithograph illustrates a bustling moment with a double-decker omnibus, two men on the platform, and women seated on the upper deck. The route signage, visible on the omnibus, indicates 'FILLES du [Calvaire]' (Daughters of Calvary) and '75 Les Halles Pal[ais]' (75 Les Halles Palace), offering a glimpse into the city's public transport network.

The reverse side of this advertising card is titled 'Le conducteur d'omnibus' (The Omnibus Driver). It includes text describing the daily rush: 'Cette scène se passe à chaque bureau et plusieurs fois par jour, car toute une foule pressée se précipite sur les omnibus, dans sa hâte de partir.' (This scene happens at every office and several times a day, because a whole hurried crowd rushes onto the omnibuses, in their haste to leave.) This collectible chromo offers a delightful window into Parisian daily life and advertising practices of the period.