Set of 4 Framed Chromolithographs Chocolat de Lyon Antique French Advertising Prints Historical Costume Series Belle Epoque Cab…

A set of four antique framed chromolithographs representing historical costume designs, published as promotional collectible cards by the French chocolate manufacturer Chocolat de Lyon at the turn of the 20th century.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, prominent French confectionery firms, such as Chocolat de Lyon, regularly distributed high-quality chromolithographs as premiums to customers. These cards depicted instructional and cultural themes, including geography, military uniforms, and historical costumes, designed for systematic collection. This particular series documents national and historical dress across centuries and regions, featuring: No. 28 Directoire 1795, No. 29 Directoire 1796, No. 14 Algérie 1830, and No. 15 Arménie 1858.

Features and Details:
- Period: Circa 1900 (1900 - 1909)
- Technique / Style: Multi-color chromolithography, individually framed under glass
- Size: Height: 14 cm (5.5 inches), Width: 11 cm (4.3 inches), Depth: 2 cm (0.8 inches) per frame
- Material: Wood, glass, paper, cardboard, metal wire
- Condition: The prints remain structurally intact with preserved, stable colors and typical light age-toning. The original wooden frames show distinct wear, including chipped corners, loss of lacquer or gilding, surface abrasions, and separation at the joints, consistent with their age and use. The backing cards are original, secured with aged metal fasteners.

An authentic artifact of Belle Époque marketing history, appealing to collectors of French commercial print ephemera, antique advertising, and historical costume illustration.