Cotton handkerchief printed in black on red and cream ground showing a group of drinking soldiers gathered around a letter that contains a picture of a woman with cow. At left, a woman dispenses beverages. At left, text from the letter printed to resemble handwriting. Printed at top, in trompe-loeil resembling a pinned banner: lettre du pays (country letter). Striped border.
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Made by E. Renault</div>
late 19th century
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