1920 Dijon Cathedral France Educational Trade Card

About This Vintage Trade Card

This striking tinted trade card features the imposing west façade of the Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne in Dijon, France. Built primarily between 1280 and 1325, this masterpiece of Burgundian Gothic architecture is renowned for its unique blend of Romanesque foundations and soaring Gothic heights. The image highlights the cathedral's twin towers and the distinctive central spire that characterizes the Dijon skyline. This card was part of an educational series distributed by French pharmaceutical companies to teach consumers about France's architectural heritage. The scene captures the cathedral as a central monument of the Côte-d'Or region, illustrating the site where the Dukes of Burgundy historically received their ducal rings and vassals pledged their oaths of loyalty.

Details

Era: Interwar Period (Circa 1920–1930)
City: Dijon
State or Region: Côte-d'Or, Burgundy
Country: France
Topic: Dijon Cathedral, Saint-Bénigne, Gothic Architecture, French Landmarks, Educational Trade Cards, Pharmaceutical Advertising
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: N/A (Trade Card)
Address Side: Plain Back with Historical Text (French)
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Collection de la Kolarsine et de la Solution Pautauberge
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype (Tinted)