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Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c. 1910 (colour litho)
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Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488442 Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from a series of the patron saints of different trades and professions produced as promotional cards to accompany the sale of Chocolat Aiguebelle'; Saint Martha was the sister of Lazarus and Mary; after the death of Jesus, she and her brothers travelled to the South of France, where she tamed a monster at Tarascon, where she is buried; Sainte Marthe, patronne des Cafetiers et des Limonadiers; feast day is 24 February and she is also the patron of hoteliers; the Chocolaterie d'Aiguebelle was established in 1869 by Trappist monks at their abbey of Aiguebelle in the Drome area; between 1893 and 1895 a factory was built in the nearby town of Donzere and became an important supplier of chocolate products until 1978, when production ceased and the factory closed; however a branch had been established in 1942 in Morocco and as the Compagnie Cherifienne de Chocolaterie continues today to make chocolates under the brand name of Aiguebelle; the promotional trade cards produced by Aiguebelle in the late 19th and early 20th century were of exceptional quality;)
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This vibrant and captivating print showcases "Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers" in all her glory. Created around 1910 by the French School, this colour lithograph is a part of a series featuring patron saints of various trades and professions. Originally produced as promotional cards to accompany the sale of Chocolat Aiguebelle, this particular image pays homage to Saint Martha. Saint Martha, known as the sister of Lazarus and Mary, holds great significance in religious history. After Jesus' death, she embarked on a journey with her brothers to the South of France. It was there that she tamed a fearsome monster at Tarascon before eventually being laid to rest herself. Not only revered for her bravery against mythical creatures but also celebrated as the patron saint of cafe workers and soft drink sellers, Saint Martha's influence extends beyond traditional religious realms. Her feast day falls on February 24th and she is also regarded as the patroness of hoteliers. The Chocolaterie d'Aiguebelle played an integral role in producing these exceptional trade cards during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Established by Trappist monks in their abbey at Aiguebelle in Drome area back in 1869, it became renowned for its chocolate products until production ceased in 1978. Today, however, Aiguebelle continues its legacy through its branch established in Morocco under the name Compagnie Cherifienne de Chocolaterie. This remarkable print serves not only as a visual delight but also as a testament to both artistic excellence and historical significance.
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