{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1947-post-ww2-a-sa-mere-bleu-vintage-papier","title":"Vintage old handwritten 1947 post-WW2 letter to mother on blue paper","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\u003eOld handwritten letter dated Saturday, September 13, 1947, visible on a sheet of paper written in blue ink. The text occupies the entire front part of the page, with neat and regular cursive handwriting, typical of the post-war era. At the top, the mention \"Colonie de Fanning de la S.S. DIA \/ Centre de Wambach\" is visible, followed by a military or administrative reference, then the date. The letter begins with \"Ma chère maman\" (My dear mother), confirming its familial and personal nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a slightly yellowed appearance, characteristic of old paper that has endured several decades. The edges are clean, with no visible tears, and the letter lies flat on a dark wooden desk, accompanied by old bound books in the background, reinforcing the historical context and authenticity of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwriting, fluid and dense, covers a large part of the page. The lines are well-spaced, and the text remains almost entirely legible. There are no significant erasures, which indicates the care taken in its composition. The blue ink retains good intensity despite the document's age, a sign of proper preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe words and phrases used, as well as the writing style, refer to the immediate post-war period (post-World War II), which is consistent with the date of 1947 inscribed at the top right. The heading indicates a military or administrative context, common in correspondence of that era, particularly for families separated by distant assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible document consists of a single recto sheet, with no apparent annotations or illustrations on the displayed side. No details about the verso or the presence of an envelope are visible in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. Paper yellowed with age, blue ink well preserved, no major defects visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Immediate post-war handwritten correspondence reflects the daily life and concerns of families separated by reconstruction or military assignments. In 1947, mail remained an essential link, often characterized by significant delivery times and highly codified formal greetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller: careful packaging and fast shipping. The item is handled with rigor and expertise to ensure a reliable transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old handwritten letter, 1947 mail, post-World War II correspondence, vintage paper, blue ink, period paper, family letter, old letter, post-war document, old handwriting, military letter, vintage letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302352277831,"sku":"47dfb2c3-dae4-4bd7-9b39-33474aaeb842","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1a48f06c-b072-447e-a9b9-5cd8f6ad80c6.jpg?v=1783378199","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1947-post-ww2-a-sa-mere-bleu-vintage-papier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}