{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-a-mlle-blanc-vintage-post-ww2-ecriture-cursive","title":"Old handwritten letter 1946 to Miss Blanc vintage post WW2 cursive writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage handwritten letter dated September 29, 1946, written in black ink on a single sheet of lined, squared paper, typical of French school supplies from the mid-20th century. The text, handwritten in neat cursive, is addressed to \"Mademoiselle Blanc\" and occupies the entire visible page. The header clearly indicates the date and day (\"Dimanche le 29 Septembre 1946\"), precisely placing this letter in the immediate post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a red margin on the left and a pale blue grid, characteristic of notebooks used at that time. The handwriting is regular, very legible, and fills the entire page down to the bottom. The top of the sheet shows a slight ripple, with no apparent tears. The text begins with \"Bien chère Mademoiselle Blanc, je tiens sous écrire cette lettre...\" and refers to friendly and family exchanges, illustrating daily life in post-World War II France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is placed on a dark wooden surface, with a blurry bookshelf in the background, which highlights its authenticity and historical context. No decorative elements or illustrations are visible on the page, confirming that it is a personal epistolary document and not a card or official document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ink color, a slightly patinated black, suggests the document's age. The page shows some folds and slight warping, typical of paper preserved for several decades. No signs of chips or major stains are visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten content, although personal, perfectly illustrates the formal and respectful epistolary style of the post-war period. The repeated mention of female first names and the tone used indicate family or friendly correspondence, adding to the documentary interest of this vintage letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter sold as is. Presence of folds and slight paper undulation. Well-legible cursive writing. No major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from the post-World War II period offer direct testimony to the daily life, feelings, and concerns of the population during a time of reconstruction. Grid paper with a red margin was then a standard in French schools, facilitating the learning of cursive writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in authentic antique documents and historical pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, handwritten mail, cursive writing, 1946 document, post WW2, vintage letter, lined paper, antique correspondence, old handwritten letter, epistolary, France 1940s, period document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489951306055,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_30f5d25f-29a3-46b4-abcc-836f9a245eb4.jpg?v=1785632396","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-a-mlle-blanc-vintage-post-ww2-ecriture-cursive","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}