{"product_id":"carte-electeur-ancienne-france-annees-1950-document-vintage-retro-papier","title":"Old French voter card 1950s, vintage retro paper document","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage document is an official voter card from the French Republic, issued by the Ministry of the Interior. It is presented here open, showing both its cover and its first inner page. The front cover, printed in blue on slightly textured white paper, bears the inscription \"CARTE D'ÉLECTEUR\" (VOTER CARD) in capital letters, as well as a stylized map of France in the background. Also visible are the inscriptions \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\" (FRENCH REPUBLIC) at the top and \"MINISTÈRE DE L’INTÉRIEUR\" (MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR) at the bottom of the page, confirming its official administrative nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe left inner page contains several important recommendations, printed in fine, regular characters, typical of French administrative documents from the mid-20th century. The graphic style, typography, and layout suggest an edition from the 1950s, consistent with the \"vintage\" keyword. The back of the cover, clearly visible in the photo, also features a grid for affixing voting stamps, numbered from 1 to 8, some of which show visible punch marks or validation marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire document is characterized by a blue monochrome print, with fine-grained background patterns, typical of the period. The paper appears to be in good condition, without excessive discoloration or major stains, although slight signs of wear or handling are visible on the lower edges. The structure of the card, folded in half, is intact, with no apparent tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible administrative details, such as the \"DÉPARTEMENT\" (DEPARTMENT) area to be filled in and the motto \"Voter est un droit, c'est aussi un devoir civique\" (Voting is a right, it is also a civic duty), recall the civic and historical function of this document. No proper names or department numbers appear on the photographed part, preserving the anonymity and neutrality of the item presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of old voter card today constitutes a material testament to French electoral practices of the 20th century and is of interest for historical documentation and retro or institutional themed decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The card shows classic signs of use for an administrative document of this era (punch marks, slight creases and wear on the edges). No major defects visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Voter cards have existed in France since the late 19th century, but their format and presentation have evolved over the decades. In the 1950s, the voter card was characterized by monochrome printing, a folded two-panel format, and a voting grid to validate participation in different rounds of voting. This form gradually changed in the 1970s with the introduction of new papers and more compact formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique voter card, vintage administrative document, retro official paper, 1950s electoral card, French voter card, 1950s paper document, French Republic, Ministry of the Interior, archive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54286750974279,"sku":"ba4b0ade-94bf-4c35-9023-f1c5a0bc6a5d","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f250a354-cc36-432c-a118-ac3be5f25026.jpg?v=1783120992","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-electeur-ancienne-france-annees-1950-document-vintage-retro-papier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}