Vintage Tom Thumb 45 RPM vinyl, audio story, illustrated sleeve

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features the fairy tale "Le petit Poucet" (Tom Thumb), illustrated on the cover by a colorful and expressive scene. The visible cover highlights a vintage drawing depicting the character of Tom Thumb, putting on an oversized red boot, facing the ogre seated in the background. The dominant colors are blue, red, green, and yellow, in a typical vintage graphic style of children's records from the mid to late 20th century.

The title "Le petit Poucet" is inscribed in red handwritten letters at the top of the cover. The illustration, signed "Denise Chabot" in the bottom right, gives the whole a refined artistic touch sought after by lovers of traditional tales. The setting evokes a forest scene, with slender trees on the left and a stylized lawn, reinforcing the atmosphere of the famous French tale.

The cardboard sleeve shows a quality print with meticulous details in the characters' expressions and clothing patterns. Also visible, in the top left, is the beginning of a logo or partially legible inscription, probably the name of the publisher or label, which is common for this type of audio support intended for young people.

This 45 rpm vinyl record is a classic medium for listening to audio stories, used in many homes and schools from the 1960s-1970s. The item is presented upright, revealing only the front of the sleeve, with no visual indication of the back or the record itself.

The illustrated scene, with its vibrant colors and soft lines, is emblematic of children's productions of the era, immediately catching the eye and recalling the enchanting world of traditional tales adapted into audio versions on vinyl.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The cover has a clean surface and well-preserved colors on the visible side, with no tears or major creases observable in the image. Possible signs of wear not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The tale of Tom Thumb, popularized by Charles Perrault in 1697, was adapted numerous times on vinyl records starting in the 1950s. These audio supports allowed children to listen to stories at home using a record player, an educational and fun practice widespread in the second half of the 20th century.

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