Vintage 50-unit black and white singer phone card – Retro phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed Visual Description

This vintage phone card features a front with a decidedly retro aesthetic. It displays a black and white photographic portrait of a woman in profile, with an open mouth and outstretched arms, suggesting a vocal or musical performance. Her elegant clothing style, combined with visible voluminous jewelry (earrings and necklace), recalls the visual codes of the 1980s-1990s, a golden age for phone cards in France. The image occupies most of the card, giving the whole a strong and identifiable graphic appearance.

On the left side of the card, the typical golden chip of French smart phone cards is clearly visible. Below it is the inscription "Télécarte 50" in black characters on a white background, indicating a capacity of 50 units. This inscription authenticates the card as a period telephone communication medium, intended for public telephone booths in France.

The card surface has a matte finish, with no particular reflections on the photo, and the edges are rounded. No brand logo or series reference is visible on the photographed side. The strong contrast between the portrait and the plain white background reinforces the retro style and offers great readability to the entire visual.

The card is displayed on a mustard yellow background, highlighting the black and white visual and accentuating the decorative character of this collector's item. No major defects are visible on the front side: the colors are sharp, the chip appears intact, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible.

This phone card is part of the tradition of phone cards with artistic visuals, highly sought after for their documentary value and their emblematic graphics of the 80s-90s. The rectangular format with rounded corners is that of classic smart phone cards of the time.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows a clean appearance, without apparent scratches or stains. The chip is visually intact. No signs of wear or notable defects are to be reported on the photographed side.

Did you know? The smart phone card was introduced in France in 1983, revolutionizing access to public telephone booths. Editions with artistic visuals, like this one, were very popular in the 90s, with some series becoming emblematic of French design of the time.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping, professional packaging suitable for collector's items and fragile cards. Seller specializing in vintage and retro items, reliable service and guaranteed follow-up.

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