Dimensions: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/4 inches
Photographer/Publisher: SOUVEXPO Bruxelles
Condition: In decent condition for age. Please check our images.
Text: BRUXELLES Boulevard d’Anvers
Addressee: n/a
Internal notes: QC passed
The Boulevard d’Anvers postcard offers a glimpse into the mid-20th-century charm of Brussels, a city where architectural grandeur blends seamlessly with its bustling urban life. The image captures a stretch of the boulevard, where classic cars traverse its wide expanse, and the iconic Osram and AEG signs evoke an era of post-war optimism and industrial progress. The composition directs the viewer’s gaze towards the stunning cathedral in the distance, its gothic presence standing proudly against a serene blue sky. This view invites you to imagine the rhythmic hum of the city as it transitions from its historical roots to modernity.
The back of this postcard, though blank, speaks volumes in its simplicity. Its SOUVEXPO Bruxelles insignia, coupled with the elegant typography and subtle markings, tells of a time when postcards were more than just souvenirs—they were messengers of memories. One can envision a traveller pausing on this very boulevard, pen in hand, perhaps jotting down the sights and sounds experienced that day, ready to share a piece of Brussels with loved ones back home.
For collectors, this postcard is more than just a visual artifact. It is a snapshot of history, a tangible connection to a time when life moved at a gentler pace, and communication carried a personal touch. Holding it, you are transported to the boulevard, where the echoes of footsteps, the hum of engines, and the conversations of passers by weave together into a timeless symphony of urban life.
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