Américain

Original French advertising trade card from À la Ville de Saint-Denis, circa 1890. Illustration by F. Appel depicting a young man in a period portrayal of an American.

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This antique advertising trade card from the Parisian department store À la Ville de Saint-Denis is titled Américain. The illustration depicts a young man wearing a large hat, with a revolver at his side and a large drinking glass in his hand.

The image reflects a stereotypical European portrayal of Americans in the late 19th century. Illustrated by F. Appel, the card is believed to date from around 1890.

Details

  • Issuer: À la Ville de Saint-Denis, Paris

  • Title: Américain

  • Illustrator: F. Appel

  • Date: circa 1890

  • Dimensions: approximately 7.5 × 12 cm

  • Condition: good, with slight age-related wear and discolouration along the edges. Glue residue on the reverse.