Rare lithographed cardboard box from the humorous "Coucou" series, published around 1945 by the Manufacture Française de Surprises Enfantines in Nieppe (Nord). The illustration, entitled "Hitler – The Man Who Murdered!", depicts a caricature of the dictator as a skull pierced by a dagger , against a bright red background, a symbol of the fall of Nazism. A testament to French popular humor after the Liberation, this series aimed to ridicule the Hitler regime while offering collectible items for children and adults.
✦ Origin: Nieppe, Nord (France) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1945 (WW2) ✦ Dimensions: 8x6x2.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, clear print, slight signs of wear
A rare and striking evocation of French anti-Nazi satire from the Second World War , a piece sought after by collectors of propaganda and popular objects from 1945.
