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Advertising trade card, Henri Pannier, Dunkirk, France
Advertising trade card, Henri Pannier, Place de la Republique, Dunkirk, France, offering lighting and heating products and services.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 14396637
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Business Dunkerque Dunkirk Heating Henri Household Items Lamps Lighting Nouveau Pannier Repair Repairs Republique Services Trades
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1. Title: "A Glow of Progress: Henri Pannier's Advertising Trade Card from Dunkirk, France (circa 1910s)" 2. Description: This advertising trade card, hailing from the vibrant coastal town of Dunkirk, France, showcases the offerings of Henri Pannier's business. Situated on the bustling Place de la Republique, Pannier's establishment provided a range of lighting and heating solutions for households and businesses in the early 1900s. 3. Background: The Art Nouveau style, with its sinuous lines and organic motifs, was a popular design trend during this era. This is evident in the intricate, flowing patterns adorning the card's border, which adds an artistic touch to the advertisement. The card's color palette, dominated by warm hues, further emphasizes the connection between light and heat, the core elements of Pannier's business. 4. Offerings: The text on the card, written in French, reveals that Pannier's shop catered to various lighting and heating needs. The offerings ranged from repair services for lamps and other household items to the sale of new lighting and heating products. The card's image of a stylized sun and electric bulb symbolizes the fusion of traditional heating methods with the modern, electric lighting technology of the time. 5. Significance: This trade card provides a glimpse into the commercial landscape of Dunkirk during the 1910s, offering insights into the types of businesses that thrived in the area and the design trends that influenced their advertisements. The card's Art Nouveau style, with its organic, flowing patterns, reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time, making it a valuable addition to any collection of historical advertisements or French ephemera. 6. Provenance: This advertising trade card is part of The Roseries Collection, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without permission from the copyright holder.
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