Mariakerke-Bains Bathers in the Waves – Vintage Belgian Postcard, Posted 1916
Mariakerke-Bains Bathers in the Waves – Vintage Belgian Postcard, Posted 1916
Details
A lively seaside scene shows bathers standing and playing among the waves at Mariakerke-Bains. Two women in dark bathing costumes appear in the foreground, with other holidaymakers scattered across the water behind them.
This horizontal monochrome postcard is captioned “Mariakerke-Bains. Les Bains.” The front bears a star-shaped logo and the printed credit “1110 – Héliotypie De Graeve, Gand”.
The divided reverse has a handwritten signature and an address in Brussels. A green Belgian 1-centime stamp bears an Ostende postal cancellation dated 1916.
Condition: The postcard shows age toning, scattered spots, light surface wear and wear to the edges and corners. Dark marks are visible in the upper left area of the picture. The reverse has light staining, faint marks and pencil annotations near the top.
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 views, historical bathing costumes and holiday scenes.
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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