Tag Archives: postcards

The further adventures of the Nurse Who Wore Pearls

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Parisian Fields

A friend recently asked us how we plan what to write about in our blog. The answer, in Norman’s words, is this: “Planning is what you resort to when chance breaks down.” And somehow, chance seldom seems to break down. … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris postcards, World War I | Tagged Ange de Dévouement, Angers, Armand Noyer, Emile Marsais, Madeleine Gouadon, Maine-et-Loire, postcards, Red Cross, St-Aubin-de-Luigné, Zouave | 3 Comments

On reaching 100 – blogs, that is

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Parisian Fields

When we posted our first blog on July 27, 2010, called “The Sounds of Paris,” we had fairly simple objectives. We wanted to use our photographs of Paris, our shelf of books on the city, and our small collection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris markets, Paris postcards | Tagged Adam Roberts, antique postcards, Bibliothèque Forney, bibliothèque historique de la ville de paris, Doni Belau, Eugene Atget, Franco-Prussion War, Girls' Guide to Paris, Hotel de Sens, Invisible Paris, Les Grands Magasins Dufayel, Lorraine, Marais, Marche aux Vieux Papiers, Paul Davenport, postcards, Richard Ewen, rue Davioud, rue du Ranelagh, St-Mandé, Verrerie Haroux | 11 Comments

Finding Typewriter History in Paris

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Parisian Fields

My five-year-old grandson doesn’t know what they are. Actor Tom Hanks collects them. And I am so captivated by their beauty and their astounding variety that I am writing a book about them, in collaboration with Martin Howard, another well-known … Continue reading →

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A palace of commerce and a 1904 rendez-vous

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Parisian Fields

“Dimanche soir – reçu lettre ce matin. Compte sur toi pour mercredi. Embrasse tous. Jean.” Sunday night – received letter this morning. [I] count on you [to come] on Wednesday. Love to all, Jean. The date on the postmark is … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris history, Paris postcards, Paris quartiers, Paris shops, Paris streets | Tagged Barbes-Rochechouart, BNP Paribas, Georges Dufayel, Gustave Rives, Jean Ricard, Le Grand Magasin des Nouveautés, Les Grands Magasins Dufayel, Lucienne Ricard, Montmartre, Parc Louise Michel, Paris postcards, postcards, rue André del Sarte, Saint-Adresse, vintage postcards | 32 Comments

Finding the world in Paris postcards

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Parisian Fields

Last week we showed a picture of a bridge, which was on my list of must-sees in Paris. And I wondered how many of those who flock to the Eiffel Tower also visit the 1867 suspension bridge over the artificial … Continue reading →