A&S 541 Perrette et le Pot au Lait · Carlson Fable Collection

Title: A&S 541 Perrette et le Pot au Lait
Description: 1910? Complete set of 5 colored photographic postcards of the story of Perrette and the pot of milk. A&S editions #541. $60 from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne Ricouart, France, Sept., '18.

This is an unusual set in that it takes its own tangent off of La Fontaine's famous fable. As I understand the text, Perrette – first named in the fourth of five cards -- a "fermière, séduisante et coquette," is on her way to market with a large pot of milk on her head. On the way she dreams of a "corsage" that will be paid for by the milk she will sell. Alas, a false step destroys her charming projects! Perrette is weeping when a young, good looking man comes up and consoles her. As they sit close together in his wheelbarrow, she hears her heart tremor and follows a new dream of happiness. The cards do a good job of highlighting her pink apron and his blue-and-white striped shirt.
Date: 1910?
Source: $60 from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne Ricouart, France, Sept., '18.
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