A vintage card game in the humorous style of the classic "Happy Families" game , composed of illustrated cards depicting various professions and family situations in a caricatured style typical of the Belle Époque. Each family is associated with a trade or activity—musicians, backgammon players, shoemakers, cooks, gardeners, etc.—along with the usual characters (father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother). The colorful and characterful illustrations evoke popular French imagery from the turn of the 20th century. The set is preserved in its original imitation leather cardboard box .
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 11 × 7.5 × 4cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with signs of wear to the box ✦ Contents: Complete set of 42 illustrated cards (blue back) with original box
A charming example of an old family game with a graphic style typical of the Belle Époque, sought after for its humorous illustrations and popular character.
