Vintage Phone Card Télécarte 50 units Post-it cat bird 90s ad

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card, also known as a telecard, features an illustrated side with a colorful and evocative advertising scene. On the front, a brown-furred cat is shown in profile, attentively watching a yellow bird in a white cage. A yellow Post-it note is stuck on the cage, bearing the handwritten inscription "Pas touche!" (Don't touch!). At the bottom of the card, the slogan "C’est collé, c’est noté." (It's stuck, it's noted.) is printed, accompanied by the Post-it Notes 3M logo, highlighting the advertising aspect and the collaboration with the famous stationery brand.

The card is a "TELECARTE 50," indicating an initial capacity of 50 units, typical of the 1990s in France. The visual plays on humor and message effectiveness, emblematic of advertising campaigns from that era. The background of the card is composed of warm, golden tones, reminiscent of 90s graphic style, reinforcing the retro and collectible aspect of the object.

On the left side, the electronic chip characteristic of telecards is clearly visible, with a standard golden design. No other elements are visible on this side, apart from the main visual and the inscriptions mentioned. The card is photographed on an orange-yellow fabric or cushion, which highlights its vibrant colors and advertising graphics.

The card's format is that of classic chip cards, with rounded corners and a glossy surface. No details of the back are visible in the image, in accordance with the presentation. The visible general condition appears good, with a clean surface, without apparent scratches or wear on the side shown.

This Post-it advertising card is a typical example of 90s brand communication, blending humor and direct messaging. It is representative of an era when phone cards were both a utilitarian support and a varied collectible item, appreciated for their original visuals and collaborations with iconic brands.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows good overall condition, with no major apparent defects.

Did you know? French chip telecards, introduced in the 1980s, became very popular advertising media in the 1990s. Campaigns combining brands like Post-it and humorous visuals helped make telecards iconic objects of French popular culture.

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