{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-la-fin-du-mal-du-siecle-deco-retro","title":"Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 – The end of the illness of the century? – retro decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis French phone card, known as a Télécarte 50, features an illustrated front with a colorful and stylized collage depicting a seated woman in retro attire, adorned with fashion accessories. The background consists of brightly colored blocks: orange-red, green, and purple. The phrase \"La fin du mal du siècle?\" (The end of the fin de siècle malaise?) appears in the upper right, printed in blue on a green background, adding an advertising or societal dimension to the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main visual highlights a graphic style typical of the 1990s, with a mix of textures and cut-outs evoking fashion, advertising, and collage aesthetics. The silver electronic chip, clearly visible on the right side, confirms that it is an authentic smart card, formerly used in French telephone booths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower right, the \"Télécarte 50\" cartouche in white letters on a purple background indicates an initial capacity of 50 units, a classic format for public telecommunications in France at the end of the 20th century. No brand logo is explicitly visible on this side, but the presentation and technology are typical of France Télécom productions from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire card stands out for its vintage aesthetic, bold graphic composition, and the contrast between bright colors. The overall condition appears good on the visible side: no chips, major scratches, or obvious defects are observable on the illustrated surface or around the chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Smart phone cards were introduced in France as early as 1983 and became a very popular medium for graphic and advertising expression in the 1990s. Each visual could be produced in limited series or on a large scale, with some editions now sought after for their decorative or historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Fast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller, for a confident purchasing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, Télécarte 50 units, France Télécom chip, vintage smart card, retro decorative card, 90s, advertising card, collage design, telecom collectible, phonecard France, phone booth card, woman illustration card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262542008647,"sku":"5edcd7dd-a8c6-42be-8734-479d8bdee92b","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_0def9b17-2a93-476e-bcb3-857a7cbe482a.jpg?v=1782866009","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-telecarte-50-la-fin-du-mal-du-siecle-deco-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}