The Lantern of the Man from Falaise — street scene with drum — publisher: C. Gouelle, Falaise

Description

Humorous scene in a street of Falaise where a drummer, dressed as an officer, announces to the population that it is now forbidden to go out without a lantern at night. The residents, dressed in traditional costumes, react with amusement. On the reverse, the card bears the inscription 'Correspondence on the front is not accepted by all foreign countries — Consult the Post Office' and handwritten writing 'M' in the top left corner.