Doux Souvenir (Sweet Memory), Antique French Hand-drawn Postcard with Bird handmade fly swatter rubbing yellow paws together mischievously

rubbing yellow paws together mischievously

Great for adding ambiance to a backyard barbecue or picnic

and I believe

but I thought the decoration on it so pretty I couldn't resist

and then one discovers that the vessel's interior is glazed a beautiful blue-green--such a lovely

Doux Souvenir (Sweet Memory), Antique French Hand-drawn Postcard with Bird handmade fly swatter rubbing yellow paws together mischievouslyThe French "Doux souvenir" translates more or less to "sweet memory" in English and I must say a dove and lilies of peace feel like something of a sweet, increasingly distant memory indeed:( Quite nicely done, wonderful bird, pen and ink in blue and red and green, c. first decade of the 20th century I believe. 5 1 2" x 3 1 4" and in very good condition. One small crease coming in from right edge, as documented, very minor.