22.00 USD
Gorgeously hand-colored and very carefully glittered Stebbing image of Mlle. Paule Morly, from a wonderful series of cards published by Monsieur G. Piprot of Etoile, in Paris.
Paule Morly (born Charlotte Martin, 1881-1926), was probably most well known for her interpretation of the Afro-Brazilian dance, the Mattchiche, or Maxixe, which she perfomed with Mlle. Marthe Derminy in 1905, at the Alcazar D'Ete. The music to which they danced was from a song by the same name, La Maxixe, performed by singer Felix Mayol and instantly popular. This resulted in Mlles Morly and Derminy being pictured on the cover of the sheet music, selling in uncountable numbers, copies of which may still be found available online for a few dollars (we're looking :).
This is the third time we've had a card from this series in our shop, but the first time one of them was so beautifully glittered. Glitters and sequins, ribbons and even human hair, were (we've been given to understand) applied on cards at the publishers, but also by the folks at home. Postcards were so hugely popular at this time, that kits intended to be used for their coloring and decoration were sold to enthusiasts!
We're very pleased to be offering you this card in such fine condition. Please examine our high res scans for detail.
Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.
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