Coiffes d'hier — Bayeux — Guarding the glorious tapestry where Mathilde, wife of the Conqueror, told the conquest of England

Description

Illustration of a woman in traditional Norman costume, viewed in profile, holding a bouquet. Printed text at the top: « LA NORMANDIE » and at the bottom: « 3. « COIFFES D'HIER » : BAYEUX — Guarding the glorious tapestry where Mathilde, wife of the Conqueror, told the conquest of England: « It is the Norman tale written with wool! » ». Handwritten signature at the top right: « C.A. Th. K. ». Reverse: handwritten address to « M. Valery, in Camo, Seine », green 10-centime stamp, postmark « PARIS 17-2-25 », and stamp « CARTE POSTALE ».