French MM card advertising "Au Moine Saint Martin, 50, Rue Turbigo.", 1890

Item — Box: CFC Trade Cards Box 3

Identifier: CFC2018.0427.3

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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Dates

1890

Extent

1 Cards : One colored French MM card advertising "Au Moine Saint Martin, 50, Rue Turbigo." The image is marked "Adieu Lait et Argent." Printed by H. Laas, Paris. ; 2½" x 4⅛".

Language of Materials

French

Additional Description

Abstract

I am surprised to find another card in the series. It is ¼" higher and less than ⅛" wider than the "Beef-Lavoix" card but belongs clearly to the same story and approach. Here the maid's pail has fallen, and she is crying. According to the verso, Moine St. Martin in Paris sells all sorts of clothing and many other things. And the store stays open on Sunday until 5 pm! What a lucky find!