Description: A delightful and classic Belgian postcard with a strong social history theme. The scene, captioned "LAITI�RE FLAMANDE : LA CONTRAVENTION," depicts a Flemish milkmaid with her cart of milk churns pulled by three dogs, apparently receiving a fine from a gendarme. Sent to the English Convent in Bruges. Publisher: Nels, Brussels (assumed from similar series). Era: Postmarked 1903. Printing Method: Printed Phototype/Halftone. Back: Undivided Back. Condition Notes: Postally used. Franked with a 1c Belgian stamp and a clear "ISEGHEM" (Izegem) postmark dated 2 JAN 1903. The card is in very good condition with sharp corners and a clean surface.
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