Old chromo school figurine, shepherdess in 19th-century costume, vintage cut-out image

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Description

This old chromo depicts a die-cut figurine, typical of educational images used in schools in the 19th or early 20th century. On the visible side, the chromolithograph features a young shepherdess in traditional costume, standing and holding a long walking stick. The image is distinguished by the fineness of its details and the quality of its colored printing, with vivid shades of green, blue, red, and beige.

The shepherdess wears a hat adorned with a green ribbon, a red and green plaid jacket, a long blue skirt with highlights, and dark boots. A small yellow bag hangs from her belt. Her delicately drawn face expresses a gentleness characteristic of the educational iconography of that era. The figurine's contours are die-cut to follow the silhouette, which was common in school images intended to illustrate lessons or reward students.

The image is mounted on a flat, also printed, base that allows the figurine to stand upright. The base's decor evokes a natural ground, painted in cream, brown, and blue tones. No text, publisher, or brand is visible on the presented side. The slightly satin finish of the surface and the precision of the colors suggest the use of an old chromolithograph, though the exact material cannot be specified due to a lack of additional information in the keywords.

The piece exhibits an authentic patina consistent with its age: the colors remain vibrant, although there are very slight signs of wear on some edges and micro-crushing visible on the die-cut outline. No major chips or losses are observable on the visible side.

This type of die-cut image, also called "school chromo" or "chromolithographed figurine," was frequently used in primary schools to illustrate professions, regional costumes, or rural life scenes. Its meticulous finish makes it a sought-after decorative object for vintage decor, teaching, or creating retro atmospheres.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, with slight signs of wear on the visible edges. The colors retain their original vibrancy. No notable missing parts on the presented side.

Did you know? Die-cut chromos were very popular in French and European schools from the late 19th century. They were used to illustrate lessons in morality, geography, or natural sciences, and were sometimes given as rewards to deserving students. Their chromolithographic printing allowed for particularly vivid and attractive colors for the time.

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