Collection of 5 antique French postcards 1900s. Language of Flowers.

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5 Antique French Language of Flowers postcards with lovely girls in costume
Never used before. Watercolor hand colored B/W print.

Langage des Fleurs, 1900s.
Methaporical portraits with young girls in costume.

1 in stock

Description

Langage des Fleurs: pavots, lilas blancs, aimez-moi et pensés, bluets ant rose. 1900s
This is a collection of 5 portraits of yougn girls dressed as a metaphor for the flower they represent

Condition: never used. Age patina but good antique condition.
Dimensions: about 9 cm x 14 cm (common measure for antique cards)
Technique: b/w photo print, hand colored

This list is for 5 ORIGINAL 1900s postcards, not a scan or facsimile.
Flowers and their meanings represented are:

  • Bluets (Corn Flower) – daintiness
  • Aimez-moi et Pensée (Forget-me-not and Pansy) – memory
  • Lilas Blancs (White Lilac) – youthfulness
  • Pavots (Poppy) – slumber
  • Rose – Beauty

The cards will be shipped from Spain by airmail, you can choose tracking number postage if you prefer.
I will be happy answering any question. All sales are final.

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Collection of 5 antique French postcards 1900s. Language of Flowers.
42,00 VAT included