Object of the Day: J. Fouent, Paris

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This little lady is all tarted up like a bejeweled Genie. So, what’s she hawking? Harem pants? Cabochon-cut gems? Complicated hand fans? Nope.

This French trade card is advertising shoes. Specifically, The House of J. Fouent. You can see the original French text in the image below, but this is what it’s saying in English. More or less.

A SHOP FOR SHOES. 

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE 

THE HOUSE OF 
J. FOUENT 
51, Monge Street 

PARIS 

Shoes for Men and Women.

Shoes for Boys and Girls.

Shoes that are Sewn and Screwed

Shoes Made to Measure in 24 hours. 

Any shoe from the shop will be repaired for free.