About This Vintage Postcard
Immerse yourself in the serene, rural charm of the Aisne department with this scenic view of the village of Saint-Gobain. The image captures a classic timber-framed house with a prominent steeply pitched roof, nestled among lush, leafy trees. In the foreground, a gentle stream meanders through a rocky bed, where a group of white ducks gathers in the calm water. Located near the historic hilltop city of Laon, Saint-Gobain is famous as the original home of the prestigious Saint-Gobain glassworks, established in the seventeenth century. This postcard preserves the idyllic, pastoral atmosphere of the French countryside during the early twentieth century, offering a peaceful glimpse into the region's agricultural and architectural heritage before the significant impacts of the later World Wars.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1905–1910)
City: Saint-Gobain (near Laon)
State or Region: Aisne, Hauts-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Saint-Gobain Village History, French Timber-Framed Architecture, Rural Aisne Landscapes, Stream and Wildlife Scenes
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Louis Glaser, Leipzig (No. 6488)
Printer: Louis Glaser (Leipzig)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
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