French Easter Mickey Mouse Joyeuses Pâques Cartoon Mice Huge Egg M.D. Paris
$40.00
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Charming vintage French Easter postcard featuring three cartoon-style mice joyfully rolling and decorating an oversized Easter egg, accompanied by a tiny chick. The card is captioned “Joyeuses Pâques !” (“Happy Easter!”) and was published by M.D. Paris (marked on reverse).This card is typical of 1930s–1940s French illustrated holiday postcards, many of which featured playful animal characters influenced by popular animation styles of the time.? Front Image DetailsThree cheerful, mischievous cartoon mice — with tall ears, expressive faces, and colorful outfits — working together to move or decorate a large red Easter egg wrapped in a green bow.A fourth little figure, a yellow chick, watches from below and adds to the whimsy.One mouse holds a horseshoe, a symbol of good luck, cleverly tied into the Easter theme.Bright, vivid colors: deep red, rich greens, soft yellows, and sky blues.Classic French illustration style with bold outlines and early animation influences.Handwritten “Joyeuses Pâques!” sentiment at the bottom.? Back DetailsFull French message written in ink.Back marked: “FABRICATION FRANÇAISE – M.D. PARIS”Standard divided back typical of the 1920s–1940s French postcard era.Unusual vertical orientation of the back message gives it wonderful character.? Historical ContextDuring the early-to-mid 20th century, French postcard publishers often produced holiday cards featuring whimsical cartoon animals clearly inspired by—but not officially licensed from—the rising popularity of animated characters in the U.S. and Europe.These cards:were sold widely in stationery shops across Francewere meant to be fun, humorous, and child-friendlyoften depicted oversized holiday objects (eggs, bells, clovers)are now collected for their folk-art charm and early animation styleM.D. Paris was active in producing bright, playful lithographed holiday postcards, including Easter, Christmas, and New Year themes.? Postcard TypePrinted illustrated postcardFrench production (M.D. Paris)Approx. 3.5” × 5.5”Divided back? ConditionLight surface wear and small marks consistent with age.Strong colors and solid image clarity.Writing on reverse; front clean with just a small spot near the sentiment.? Perfect For Collectors OfFrench holiday postcardsEaster ephemeraCartoon / animation-style illustration1930s–1940s European graphicsAnthropomorphic animal artM.D. Paris postcards
Charming vintage French Easter postcard featuring three cartoon-style mice joyfully rolling and decorating an oversized Easter egg, accompanied by a tiny chick. The card is captioned “Joyeuses Pâques !” (“Happy Easter!”) and was published by M.D. Paris (marked on reverse).This card is typical of 1930s–1940s French illustrated holiday postcards, many of which featured playful animal characters influenced by popular animation styles of the time.? Front Image DetailsThree cheerful, mischievous cartoon mice — with tall ears, expressive faces, and colorful outfits — working together to move or decorate a large red Easter egg wrapped in a green bow.A fourth little figure, a yellow chick, watches from below and adds to the whimsy.One mouse holds a horseshoe, a symbol of good luck, cleverly tied into the Easter theme.Bright, vivid colors: deep red, rich greens, soft yellows, and sky blues.Classic French illustration style with bold outlines and early animation influences.Handwritten “Joyeuses Pâques!” sentiment at the bottom.? Back DetailsFull French message written in ink.Back marked: “FABRICATION FRANÇAISE – M.D. PARIS”Standard divided back typical of the 1920s–1940s French postcard era.Unusual vertical orientation of the back message gives it wonderful character.? Historical ContextDuring the early-to-mid 20th century, French postcard publishers often produced holiday cards featuring whimsical cartoon animals clearly inspired by—but not officially licensed from—the rising popularity of animated characters in the U.S. and Europe.These cards:were sold widely in stationery shops across Francewere meant to be fun, humorous, and child-friendlyoften depicted oversized holiday objects (eggs, bells, clovers)are now collected for their folk-art charm and early animation styleM.D. Paris was active in producing bright, playful lithographed holiday postcards, including Easter, Christmas, and New Year themes.? Postcard TypePrinted illustrated postcardFrench production (M.D. Paris)Approx. 3.5” × 5.5”Divided back? ConditionLight surface wear and small marks consistent with age.Strong colors and solid image clarity.Writing on reverse; front clean with just a small spot near the sentiment.? Perfect For Collectors OfFrench holiday postcardsEaster ephemeraCartoon / animation-style illustration1930s–1940s European graphicsAnthropomorphic animal artM.D. Paris postcards
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