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Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year": a little girl with a flower basket and a four-leaf clover and a boy with a piggy bank. Early 20th century
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Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year": a little girl with a flower basket and a four-leaf clover and a boy with a piggy bank. Early 20th century
LET4395680 Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year": a little girl with a flower basket and a four-leaf clover and a boy with a piggy bank. Early 20th century. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Postcard, New Year's Greetings "Happy New Year": a little girl with a flower basket and a four-leaf clover and a boy with a piggy bank. Early 20th century.); Photo © Archives Toutain
Media ID 38505394
© © Archives Toutain / Bridgeman Images
1900 1909 Mode Chance Childrens Fashion Clover January 1 Lucky Ring Piggy Bank Poutain Short Panties Spare Stamp Superstition Wishes
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming vintage postcard captures the essence of early 20th-century New Year's greetings with a delightful scene featuring a little girl and boy. The girl is holding a flower basket and a four-leaf clover, symbolizing luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Meanwhile, the boy is clutching a piggy bank, perhaps signifying saving money for future endeavors.
The children are dressed in traditional French attire, adding to the nostalgic feel of the image. The winter setting and cold weather hint at the time of year, likely January 1st when New Year's celebrations would have taken place.
The postcard reflects superstitions and customs from that era, such as wearing lucky charms like four-leaf clovers for good fortune. It also evokes sentiments of youthfulness and innocence, capturing a moment frozen in time.
Overall, this print serves as a beautiful reminder of past traditions and childhood memories associated with ringing in the new year. It is a timeless piece that transports viewers back to an era filled with hope, joy, and anticipation for what lies ahead.
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