{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1918-grand-hotel-bertin-draguignan-correspondance-intime-mer","title":"Handwritten letter 1918 Grand Hotel Bertin Draguignan – Intimate mother-daughter correspondence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a handwritten letter dated July 7, 1918, written on two sheets of Grand Hôtel Bertin letterhead from Draguignan (Var). The paper features the hotel's coat of arms and printed details at the top of each page, with the inscription \"Grand Hôtel Bertin – Draguignan (Var) – Chemin de fer Central – Téléphone 5\". The writing is in blue ink, in a cursive style, typical of the early 20th century. The letter is clearly addressed to a daughter named Yvette, and its content is personal and familial, evoking memories and maternal advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two visible sheets show dense text, written across the entire width of the page, with regular and careful handwriting. The entire document bears the handwritten mention \"Draguignan, le 7 Juillet 1918\" in the top right, precisely situating the historical context at the end of World War I. The signature \"Andrée\" appears at the end of the document, accompanied by a greeting to a third person (\"Mlle Champeaux\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is notable for the choice of hotel letterhead, often used during travel or stays, which gives the object both an intimate and memorial dimension. The text, although handwritten, remains generally legible, even if some passages may require careful reading due to the old cursive script and slightly faded ink in places. Folds and some marks on the paper attest to authentic use and handling, without altering overall legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the object retains a beautiful homogeneity: the slightly yellowed paper, regular margins, and typographical letterhead contribute to the overall elegance. No decoration or illustration other than the printed coat of arms is present. The two pages are placed side by side on a dark wooden background, highlighting the contrast between the paper and the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document represents a typical epistolary testimony of the era, characterized by neat writing, polite phrasing, and family themes. The nature of the support, the explicit date, and the hotel context make it an object of interest for the study of intimate correspondence from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. Presence of folds, small signs of use, and slight handling marks visible throughout. The ink remains generally legible, with some areas where the color is slightly attenuated. No major missing parts or tears observed on the visible surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Hotel letterheads were frequently used for private correspondence in the early 20th century, particularly during stays or travels. They often reflect the lifestyle and social networks of the time, especially during and after World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller, expertise, and tracking guaranteed for every shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 1918 handwritten letter, intimate correspondence, Grand Hôtel Bertin Draguignan, letterhead, old writing, historical document, mother daughter letter, war memory, epistolary, French letter 1918, war correspondence, family letter, cursive writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54321982144839,"sku":"d04a5e5e-3074-46c5-9079-4eaa17315eb4","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_0c9ecc36-cf3a-467b-8597-110c06ee2515.jpg?v=1783684964","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1918-grand-hotel-bertin-draguignan-correspondance-intime-mer","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}