Seated Bather by a Beach Cabin – Souvenir du Littoral – Vintage Colour Postcard
Seated Bather by a Beach Cabin – Souvenir du Littoral – Vintage Colour Postcard
Details
A barefoot bather in a dark bathing costume and an ochre-coloured cap sits on the platform of a wheeled beach cabin, with the sea in the background. The cabin’s pale yellow and cream boards contrast with the blue-green tones of the seaside scene. The printed caption reads “16. SOUVENIR DU LITTORAL”.
The divided reverse has French and Dutch postcard headings, a handwritten signature and an address in Molenbeek, Brussels. A green Belgian 1-centime stamp bears a La Panne postal cancellation.
Condition: The card shows wear to the edges and corners, creasing, small surface abrasions and scattered marks. A faint circular postal mark is visible on the picture side. The reverse has age-related yellowing, spotting, pencil annotations and two dark stains near the bottom of the address area.
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 seaside imagery, historical bathing costumes and Belgian postal history.
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.
Shipping + Returns
Orders are carefully prepared and shipped from Brussels, Belgium. Antique papers are securely protected for transport. Tracked shipping options are available depending on the destination. Please see our Shipping & Returns page for full details.