Vintage 1900s French Postcard – Bonne Fête (Boy in Sailor Suit with Flowers)

Hand-tinted postcard circa 1905–1915, captioned “Bonne Fête”. Features a young boy in a sailor suit posed with a lavish basket of flowers — a popular Edwardian childhood motif. Sent from Funchal, Madeira to Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, with a purple 25 Reis stamp and clear postmark. Good condition with bright tinting and clear postal marks. 📸 Front Caption: Bonne Fête Scene: A boy in a sailor suit (a very common Edwardian motif for childhood portraits) posed with an oversized basket of flowers, studio backdrop painted as a garden. Hand-Tinting: Notice the rosy tint in his cheeks, the crisp red sailor accents, and the pastel florals — classic early 1900s hand-coloring style. Publisher’s Mark: Bottom left “1629” and a circular “S” mark in bottom right — likely a French studio publisher. Era: Circa 1905–1915, peak popularity of child-in-sailor-suit photography. Great for: 📚 Junk journaling, collages & ephemera packs 🖼️ Displaying as ready-made conversation starters ✒️ Collecting for the handwriting, stamps & dates 🎁 Gifting to fellow history and nostalgia lovers 💸 Bundle & Save: 5 for $15 10 for $25