RARE Vintage Dog Boston Terrier Trade Card c1920s Paris France

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This card was purchased in Paris, France by my friend, Lotje. She scours all the great cities of Europe for unusual and beautiful vintage and antique trade cards and postcards.
This card was shipped from The Netherlands to the USA by Lotje.
On the front of this RARE vintage  trade card is an art portrait of a Boston Terrier and a French officer.  Under the portrait is the following caption translated from the French:
A Blues officer bragged, "I was told that he would cut off my ears. Well, here I am; but where is he?
".  The back is blank.   This was probably a type of card that people could trade...perhaps something like Baseball trading cards in the USA.  The card probably dates back to about the 1920s.  Even though the officer is dressed in a 1780s style of French uniform, the artist placed a Boston Terrier at his feet.  This shows the complete ignorance of the artist on dog breeds! The Boston Terrier breed did NOT date back to the 1780s!  This is also what convinces me that the age of this card most likely dates back to the early 20th century when Boston Terriers were indeed being bred.
According to the Boston Terrier network ...here is some history of the Boston Terrier:
"Now to the highly anticipated look at the Boston Terrier’s beginnings in Boston. Around 1870 William O’Brien of Boston sold his imported dog JUDGE to Robert Hooper also of Boston. This dog became known as HOOPER’S JUDGE and is the ancestor of the true modern Boston Terrier. Originally a cross between an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier, French Bulldogs and Pit Bull Terriers were also introduced in the mix. Many of the early breeders included stable workers and carriage drivers who used their employers’ pedigreed dogs to breed with their non-pedigreed dogs. The common name for these dogs was American Bull Terriers, also known as Roundheads.
During 1889 The American Bull Terrier Club was formed in Boston. There were 75 dogs in their Stud Book. Three generations could be traced back and thus formed the basis for the modern Boston Terrier. The Boston Terrier Club of America was established in 1891 officially changing the name to Boston Terrier. The AKC was not sure the breed would continue to breed true. As it did, the AKC admitted Boston Terriers to their Stud Book in 1893.
By the end of the 19
th
century started to overtake Toy Spaniels and Pugs with the American Upper Class. During the 1920’s the Boston Terrier became the most popular dog in America. It’s presence was seen in Ads from tobacco to playing cards. In 1922 Boston University adopted Boston Terrier character RHETT as their official mascot."
Measurements are approximately: 3.25" x 4.25".  The card was made in France.   Aside from some yellowing due to age and a few minor signs of surface wear, this card is still easy to see and appreciate!
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