Vintage 50-unit telephone card, Télécarte France, retro woman portrait

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

This vintage French telephone card, known as a "télécarte," features an illustrated front with a photograph of a blonde woman in a blue sweater, using a black telephone receiver in front of a period wall-mounted telephone. The image evokes the retro style of the 80s-90s, a period when this type of card was widely distributed throughout France for use in public phone booths. The background has a bright and soft atmosphere, accentuated by the contrast between the vibrant blue of the clothing and the more neutral tones of the background.

The card displays, in its bottom right corner, the inscription "Télécarte 50" on a vertical blue band, indicating a capacity of 50 units, typical of consumer models used before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. A silver electronic chip is visible, accompanied by a directional pictogram, characteristic of French chip télécartes. On the left side, a fine, barely legible inscription seems to indicate the photographer's name or an editorial reference.

The surface of the card has a satin finish, with reflections suggesting a smooth plastic finish, with no apparent cracks or chips on the visible side. The corners are rounded, in accordance with the standard format of French télécartes. No major defects, missing parts, or significant alterations are observable in the provided photograph.

The overall graphics, typography, and the visual of the rotary dial wall phone are typical of French telephone visual communication from the 80s-90s, reinforcing the retro and collectible nature of this card. This type of item is now sought after as a souvenir of the era of public wired communications.

The card is positioned on a golden yellow textile background, highlighting its visual and colors. Only the front side is visible in the photo; no information about the condition or presence of inscriptions on the back can be provided.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. The visible front side appears to be in good overall condition, with no major signs of wear or apparent scratches.

Did you know? Chip télécartes, introduced in France in 1983, revolutionized public access to telephones before the advent of mobile phones. Their varied graphics made them advertising supports and emblematic objects of late 20th-century French popular culture.

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