H. Houssaye — portrait in costume adorned with a medal of honor — S.I.P. 2e Série N°12, photographer Reutlinger Paris

Description

Bust portrait of a bearded man, dressed in a richly embroidered dark suit, wearing a medal of honor on the chest and holding white gloves, sitting on a patterned chair. Printed text at the bottom: 'H.HOUSSAYE' and 'S.I.P. 2e Série N°12'. On the reverse, mention of 'POSTCARD' and 'This side is exclusively reserved for the address'.