1902 Albi Cathedral South Aisle France Postcard (UDB)

About This Postcard

This antique postcard features a detailed interior view of the south aisle (Bas-Côté Sud) of the Albi Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi) in southern France. The image showcases the cathedral's renowned Southern Gothic architecture, specifically the intricate stone carvings and vaulted ceilings that make this 13th-century brick cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage site. The extensive handwritten message across the front is a common characteristic of early twentieth-century postcards when the reverse side was legally restricted to the address only.

Details

Era: Undivided Back (1902)
City: Albi
State: Tarn
Region: Occitanie
Country: France
Topic: Albi Cathedral, Gothic Architecture, Cathedral Interiors, French Religious Landmarks, Tarn History.
Condition: Circulated
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Neurdein Frères (ND Phot)
Publisher: Neurdein Frères, Paris (Series No. 10)
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

This card was postmarked on December 11, 1902, from Campelonne and received in Paris on December 12, 1902, as evidenced by the clear arrival stamp. It is part of the correspondence to Mademoiselle Bernadon at 35 Rue de Passy in Paris. The front features a personal message from "Solange" and the imprint of the famous photography studio ND Phot (Neurdein Frères), who were premier documentarians of French heritage during this era. The 5-centime "Blanc" type stamp remains attached to the undivided back.

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