Old Marseille birth announcement 1953 retro vintage baptism card

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Description

This document is a vintage birth announcement, dated 1953 and issued in Marseille. The card features an irregularly cut edge typical of stationery prints from the first half of the 20th century. The paper is cream-colored, with a matte texture visible in the photo, suggesting traditional thick cardstock. The text, printed in dark blue, announces the birth and baptism of a child named Pierre Castaing. The entire text is in French, in a simple and elegant typography, consistent with the practices of the 1950s.

At the bottom, a stylized illustration of a blue cradle or pram is visible, highlighting the birth theme. The address "Villa Belle, Traverse Monticault, Marseille (13e)" is printed in the bottom left. The card is placed on a lace doily (not included), on a wooden piece of furniture, which allows for appreciation of the texture and natural hue of the support.

The visible format is rectangular, with no explicit dimensions indicated, but the layout and arrangement of the text suggest a classic birth announcement format. No reverse side is visible in the photo. The visual condition is good: the document shows no stains or apparent creases, and the sharpness of the print is preserved despite its age.

The graphic style, choice of typography, and illustration clearly evoke the retro aesthetic of the 1950s, reinforced by the Marseille address and the family announcement formula. This type of vintage stationery is characteristic of private use in the mid-20th century, with particular attention paid to the presentation and personalization of family announcements.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card presents a clean appearance, with no tears or visible defects on the front side. The print remains perfectly legible, and the cut of the edges retains its original relief.

Did you know? Birth announcements printed on cardstock with fringed edges were very popular in France in the 1950s. They were often made by local printers and customized with illustrations or ornaments adapted to each family, a tradition that gradually became rarer with the rise of standardized postcards.

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