Algiers – Humorous colonial caricature illustrated by Chagny – Postcard

Vintage illustrated postcard from Algiers, drawn by Chagny. The satirical scene shows two adults and an infant in a period colonial depiction.

Circulated postcard, written and stamped. Average condition with corner wear, foxing, and a crease in the top left corner. Historical document containing period stereotypes and racist terminology.

Specifications

• Type: Vintage postcard (CPA)
• Period: 1900-1918
• Circulated: Yes
• Written: Yes
• Stamped: Yes
• Condition: Average condition
• Publisher: L. Chagnon, illustrator-publisher, 44 rue Michelet, Algiers
• Illustrator: Chagny