Petit Collection (#16)

Petit-Gris Scarf 1922
a broad shawl-like scarf with pockets to keep the hands warm. The fur is petit-gris, a type of squirrel

Bateaux D ecrivesses
Petit bateaux d Ecrivesses (crayfish)

Soles Aux Ecrivesses
Petit bateaux of sole aux ecrevisses

Megalithic alignements du Petit Menec prehistoric standing stones Carnac, Brittany France
MAB-918 Megalithic alignements du Petit Menec prehistoric standing stones Carnac, Brittany France Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Nordenskjold / Petit Jnl
Otto Nordenskjold, Swedish explorer, is rescued by the Argentine ship Uruguay in the Antarctic after his own ship was crushed by ice

Mckinley / Petit Parisien
WILLIAM MCKINLEY 25th US President at his 1901 inauguration in Washington

Umberto I / Petit Parisien
UMBERTO I King of Italy from 1878

Leo Delibes / Pierre Petit
LEO DELIBES French composer

G Clemenceau / Petit J 93
GEORGES CLEMENCEAU French statesman juggling with the British Pound: a satire on the subsidy of France by British cash

Valentine Petit / Theatre
VALENTINE PETIT French dancer as Le Papillon in Visions Nocturnes at the Palais de la Danse

PETIT JOURNAL PRINTED
Newspapermen handing out copies of Le Petit Journal, printed at the 1889 Paris Exposition

Paris / Petit Palais C1905
Petit Palais, architect: Girault

Grape-Trimmed Dress 1840
Dress adorned with bunches of grapes: with a lace falling tucker, pointed waist & short puffed sleeves. The skirt is pinned up on one side. Worn with a plumed tudor style hat

Berlioz Pierre Petit
HECTOR BERLIOZ the French composer in middle age

Election Results Read
The election results are read in the papers outside the offices of Le Petit Journal: some men are happy, others less so; one man tears the newspaper in disgust

MAUPASSSANT / LE DOT
Jeanne in the omnibus

Maupassant / Social Scene
French couples boating on the lake

Maupassant / Petit Soldat
A soldier takes his leave from his wife

Jenner / Petit Journal
Edward Jenner carries out his first experiment in vaccination against smallpox

Le Petit Dejeuner - 2
LE PETIT DEJEUNER A little French girl offers her younger sister a toast, dipped in coffee (2 of 2)

Le Petit Dejeuner - 1
LE PETIT DEJEUNER Two little French girls start the day with coffee and toast (1 of 2)

Free Injections
Free vaccinations against smallpox offered by Le Petit Journal, in Paris

Little Red Man
LE PETIT HOMME ROUGE The little red man or devil, traditionally associated (by his enemies) with Napoleon, depicted treating him like a son

The Giant Ogre Asleep
Hop O My Thumb succeeds in pulling off one of the giant ogres Seven League Boots while he is sleeping

Le Petit Caporal
After the victory at Lodi, he is nicknamed le petit caporal (= the Little Corporal)

Standard Metre
After the introduction of the metric system during the French revolution, this STANDARD METRE was placed at the Petit-Luxembourg, Paris

Louis Pasteur / Petit Jrnl
LOUIS PASTEUR French chemist

Motor Rally 1894
Panhard and Peugeot share the honours at a rally organised by Le petit Journal, Paris

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"Exploring the World of 'Petit': From Brussels to France and Beyond" Step into a world of petite wonders, where even the smallest things leave a lasting impression. Picture No. 11768886 captures the essence of this enchanting journey. In the Manneken Pis Postcard Album, witness a whimsical duel between two tiny figures, showcasing their bravery despite their size. Nearby, in another postcard titled "Nun and Children, " we see how even little acts of kindness can make a big impact. Venturing further, encounter the Guinea baboon, Papio papio - an adorable creature that exemplifies nature's petite marvels. And just around the corner lies Square du Petit Sablon in Brussels, Belgium - an idyllic spot where small details come together to create a breathtaking scene. Traveling across borders, we stumble upon historical disputes like Peary and Cook's clash over the North Pole. Even grand ambitions can be fueled by petit rivalries. But let us not forget to appreciate life's simple pleasures amidst all these tales. The Flower Market in Nice, France showcases delicate blooms that bring joy with their vibrant colors and sweet fragrances. Turning our attention to more somber times, imagine gunners clad in sheepskin coats during WW1 at Bazentin in France - brave souls who faced immense challenges on such petite shoulders. On a lighter note again is Antoinette Shepherdess - an exquisite figurine that embodies elegance on a diminutive scale. Meanwhile Paderewski/Petit J 1919 tells its own story through music notes dancing across sheet music. Tawfiq Pasha/Petit Journ reminds us that even influential figures have humble beginnings before they rise to prominence. Lastly, Petit Trianon C. 1805 takes us back in time to explore architectural beauty preserved within miniature dimensions – proof that greatness can exist within small spaces too.