1907 Notre Dame de Paris France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This striking monochrome postcard captures the iconic western facade of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, an enduring masterpiece of Gothic architecture situated on the Île de la Cité. The image showcases the massive twin bell towers, the intricately carved central rose window, and the gallery of kings, reflecting the cathedral's status as a symbol of French history and national identity. In the foreground, figures in early 20th-century attire stroll across the square, providing a vivid glimpse into Parisian life during the Belle Époque. The view prominently features the 19th-century spire designed by Viollet-le-Duc, which rose 93 meters high before its tragic collapse during the 2019 fire.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1907–1910)
City: Paris
State or Region: Île-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Gothic Architecture, Parisian Landmarks, Religious Heritage, Belle Époque France
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Malcuit, Paris (C. M. No. 235)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The manufacturing date for this card is narrowed to 1907–1914. While the front features the "C. M." mark for the Parisian publisher Malcuit, the reverse side contains the distinctive cursive "M" logo in the center divider, a mark used by the firm after the divided back format became the international standard in 1907. This specific view, numbered 235 in their topographical series, captures the square before its significant enlargement in the 1960s. Historically, the cathedral was the site of Napoleon I's coronation in 1804 and the funeral of many French presidents. This card serves as a poignant visual record of the cathedral's facade and original spire in the decade leading up to the Great War.

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