1904 Versailles France Queen Victoria Bedroom Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step inside the Bedroom of the Queen of England located within the Grand Trianon at Versailles. This room is a masterpiece of French classical design. It earned its unique name following the 1843 visit of Queen Victoria. She stayed in these apartments as a guest of King Louis Philippe. The central focus is the magnificent state bed topped with a dramatic draped canopy. The walls feature refined tapestries and paintings that illustrate the transition from the style of Louis XIV to the Empire era. This room was originally the bedroom of Louis XIV. It was redecorated several times over the centuries. The name commemorates the diplomatic visit of Queen Victoria. This space serves as a brilliant example of the private luxury enjoyed by royalty away from the main Palace of Versailles.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1904–1910)
City: Versailles
State or Region: Île-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Grand Trianon, Palace of Versailles, Royal Bedrooms, Queen Victoria History, French Interior Design
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown (Publisher ELD)
Publisher: Ernest Le Deley (ELD)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The ELD logo in the bottom corner identifies the publisher as Ernest Le Deley. He was a major Parisian producer during the peak of the postcard craze.  The manufacture date of this card is likely the first decade of the 1900s. The reverse side includes a specific warning about international mail regulations. It notes that not all foreign countries accept correspondence on the front. This was a common notice during the early transition to the divided back format. The collotype process captures the glint of the crystal chandeliers and the intricate carvings with exceptional clarity.

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