Blankenberghe Bather in a Striped Swimsuit – Vintage Postcard, De Graeve
Blankenberghe Bather in a Striped Swimsuit – Vintage Postcard, De Graeve
Details
A bather in a horizontally striped bathing costume poses with both arms raised and her hands resting above her head. A large polka-dot bow adorns her hair, with the sea forming a softly defined background.
This vertical monochrome postcard is captioned “Blankenberghe” and “Baigneuse”. It bears a star-shaped logo and the printed reference “1158 – Héliotypie De Graeve, Gand” along the right edge.
The divided reverse contains pencil writing and an address in Antwerp. A green Belgian 1-centime stamp bears a Blankenberghe postal cancellation.
Condition: The card has clipped corners, pronounced age toning and scattered brown spots on both sides. There is wear to the edges, including small nicks, together with surface marks and faint postal ink traces on the picture side. The reverse also has pencil inscriptions and red handwritten numbers in the upper left corner.
Both scans show the actual postcard offered for sale. Please examine them closely for details of its condition.
An original vintage postcard for collectors of Belgian seaside imagery, striped bathing costumes and historical fashion.
Condition & Care
This is an original antique paper item. Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from moisture, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. For long-term preservation, we recommend storing the document flat in an archival-quality sleeve or folder.
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