Postcard, M. E. & Cie, Britain, early 20th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 20th century
Postcard, M. E. & Cie, Britain, early 20th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated early 20th century. The museum's brief description reads: Postcard of two children playing, M. E. & Cie, c.1915. Museum description: Black and white postcard of two girls. They have knocked over two chairs and there are pieces of a tea service strewn about on the floor. One girl is lying on her back, while the other leans over her. The atmosphere is one of chaotic enjoyment. A handwritten address is inscribed on the reverse. The museum record gives material recorded as photographic paper; measurements Height 89 mm; Width 136 mm; place associated: Britain. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- photographic paper
- Dimensions
- Height 89 mm; Width 136 mm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- photographic postcard
- Place recorded
- Britain
Identification
- Museum attribution
- M. E. & Cie
- Museum object name
- Postcard
- Museum object number
- B.296-2013
- Museum system number
- O1273087
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the museum record and a specialist reference.