5 Antique French Bergeret Postcards – Brune ou Blonde – Belle Époque Love Story c. 1905

Brune ou Blonde – A Belle Époque Love Story in Five Postcards

A delightful set of five original antique French postcards published by Édition Bergeret in Nancy, France, during the early 20th century.

Entitled Brune ou Blonde (Brunette or Blonde), this charming photographic series tells a playful romantic story through five consecutive illustrated scenes, numbered 1 to 5.

At the centre of the story is a gentleman with a neatly groomed moustache, torn between the charms of two young women: a brunette and a blonde.

Each postcard captures a different moment in his romantic dilemma, accompanied by a short humorous poem printed in red.

As the story unfolds, flirtation gives way to indecision, until the gentleman finds himself caught between the two women, unable to choose either one.

The expressive photographic portraits are presented within elegant ornamental frames reminiscent of the Art Nouveau style, creating a wonderful example of French Belle Époque postcard design.

The Five Postcards

• No. 1 – Brune ou Blonde: The gentleman wonders which of the two young women will win his heart.

• No. 2 – Brune ou Blonde: He declares his affection for the brunette.

• No. 3 – Brune ou Blonde: His attention turns towards the charming blonde.

• No. 4 – Brune ou Blonde: Both women compete for his affection, leaving him increasingly undecided.

• No. 5 – Brune ou Blonde: The story reaches its amusing conclusion as the three characters appear together.

Together, these five postcards form a delightful visual narrative, reflecting the romantic humour, fashions and social customs of France during the Belle Époque.

Product Details

• Title: Brune ou Blonde (Brunette or Blonde)

• Publisher: Édition Bergeret, Nancy, France

• Period: Early 20th century, circa 1905

• Origin: France

• Quantity: 5 original antique postcards

• Numbering: Cards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

• Dimensions: Each postcard measures approximately 9 × 14 cm (3.5 × 5.5 inches)

• Technique: Antique photographic postcards with ornamental printed frames and red poetic captions

• Language: French

• Reference: BG-02

• Sold as: One set of five original postcards, exactly as pictured

Condition

Authentic antique postcards showing natural signs of age and previous use, including light foxing, age-related discolouration, minor surface marks and occasional wear to the edges and corners.

The reverse sides feature handwritten correspondence, addresses and period postal details. Some cards retain their original postage stamps and cancellations.

Pencil inventory markings are also visible on certain reverse sides.

The postcards have not been restored and retain their original antique character.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description.

A Charming Piece of French Postal History

These original postcards will appeal to collectors of French Belle Époque photography, antique postcards, romantic ephemera, Art Nouveau-inspired imagery and historical paper collectibles.

Their playful narrative and beautifully composed portraits also make them an attractive addition to a cabinet of curiosities, personal archive or collection of antique French papers.

You will receive the five original postcards numbered 1 to 5, exactly as shown in the photographs.