Mme Berthe Frémont, born in Bourth, February 20, 1882 — A. C. Proudhon, photo publisher, Francheville (Eure) — Interior reproduction N° 3419

Description

Portrait of a bearded woman wearing a long ornate dress, holding a bouquet, in front of a botanical background. Printed text on the front indicates her birth in Bourth in 1882. The reverse details her life, her refusal to shave and to display herself despite requests, and mentions her role as mother of 18 children. A 10-centime French Republic postmark is affixed at the top right.