Vintage postcard Young girl in traditional costume Employment Agency

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Old postcard depicting a young girl in traditional costume, in front of a "Bureau de Placement" (Employment Agency) sign. The scene features an 18-year-old candidate from Fouilly-les-Oies, presented for a waitress job, as indicated by the text printed on the card. The black and white, slightly sepia photo shows the girl holding a bundle, with a handwritten inscription in the upper left corner. The back is not visible in the photo.

Condition: Used postcard, visible signs of handling, slightly blunted corners, handwritten inscription on the front. Sold as is.

Did you know? Employment agency postcards were common in the early 20th century to illustrate rural life and social realities, sometimes serving as a record of occupations of the era and living conditions.

This card is for collectors of old postcards, social history enthusiasts, lovers of popular iconography, or those wishing to enrich a collection on the rural world or employment of yesteryear.

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Keywords: CPA, old postcard, peasant costume, rural employment, social iconography, early 20th century, sepia photo, vintage collection