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Set of 3 antique French chromolithograph trade cards featuring adorable babies dressed as miniature soldiers. Beautiful Victorian-era illustrations with humorous military scenes.
Includes No. 2 Les Conscrits (The Conscripts), No. 3 La Révision (The Inspection), and No. 4 L'Exercice (The Drill).
Likely late 19th century. Original advertiser and exact date unknown.
Condition: Antique wear, age toning, edge discoloration, and staining. Backs show substantial paper residue and evidence of previous mounting, including a darker patch on one card. Please review photos.
Wonderful for French ephemera collections, Victorian paper collectibles, historical illustration, and junk journaling.
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