French Vintage Postcard
Meet Marianne! She is one of the national symbols of the French Republic. She can be found on the former franc currency, stamps, sculptures, postcards, France's government logo, ads, etc!
But what is that funny thing on her head? Watch my video vlog to find out:)
Marianne and the Phrygian Cap
Posted by Marie Reed at 12:00 AM
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57 cool cats commented:
Fascinating info about the Phrygian cap! You gave a great mini- history of it in the video.
Does Santa Claus wear a Phrygian Cap too?
Wow! I never paid much attention to the famous French coin-lady's hat before! It makes sense, once I watched your wonderful video. You made a history lesson quite fun! Especially with Papa Smurf thrown in!
You are the most adorable thing EVER! French and vintage...my two favorite things! Love the post card and thank you for educating me on the story behind the Phrygian cap and making it so fun and delightful!
Hugs,
Karyn
That was really interesting, fun and very well executed (pardon the pun...)!
I would definately wear the red cap to keep my head. Thanks for the history lesson Marie! Happy PFF! :o)
What a charming photo! I especially like the simple, lovely floral wreath in her hands. Thank you for the video, I love all the unique facts I learn each week for your blog :)
Wishing you a beautiful weekend, my friend!
♥ Jessica
You are too cool! What a great post, I'm really enjoying the VLOGs - please keep them coming!
Marie, know what - you are just brilliant! How come I never had a history teacher like you?
Thanks for the mini history lesson, really interesting!!!!
She is just lovely! I like the history lesson. :)
cool post! I do have a couple of stamps with the picture of Marianne on them.
Lovely card and lovely video, getting much better with your editing! Thanks for dropping by my blog.
"Take me out to the ball game . . . "
I just LOVE you vlogs. What a treat to hear your voice and see your sunny smile. Thankyou for the Phrygian cap history!
My speakers aren't working again! I am virtually deaf! I'm missing all the good stuff.....the Smurfs???
Marianne can definitely leave her hat on.
Marianne is beautiful! I will be back here later to know more about her. I am still at the office and I can't listen to your vblog.
Marie, interesting group of blogs that I didn't know existed. Even more interesting video -:)
I love to watch you on a video, Marie even I I do not understand all what you tell.
You would be a pretty Marianne, Marie !!!
Bravo !
You could have posted this on July 14 th!
Why not to wear yourself a Phrygian cap in your video ?
you're right. haven't heard of the Phrygian cap. ah, is that what it's called..those that Smurfs wear over their heads?
~Silver
Oh dear, you will get me re hooked on you tube now. I 'm glad you explained a Phrygian cap, my mind had invented all kinds of erm other caps.
Marianne on that vintage postcard looks a lot like you.
Thanks for the history lesson and the smurf (LOL).
This is very heady post with lots of good information! Great image, too!
I had no idea about the story behind Marianne's hat. So interesting!
I'm a bit later than usual with my entry today, a mixture of struggling with Blogger post scheduling and having lost track of the days of the week!
Marie, this is so darned awesome. Love the post and the history..
debby
Chuck Pefley sent me here, and he also linked to my Marianne, although mine had her name in the title for a very different reason. Your Postal Service just issued a new version of the Marianne stamp as I recall, although I don't remember at the moment whether it was well-received or not. GREAT post, and Blog!
I think only you would see the connection between the Smurfs and Marianne ;-) Have a great weekend.
Thank you for visiting my blog. I love postcards and your blog is great.
Willow
I would have never thought a hat would have such a history! lol
Love the postcard!
Papa Smurf was french? I didn't know that! You always do such a nice job on your vlogging. I hadn't noticed the hat - honestly, I thought it was a hairstyle lol
Thanks for stopping by my place this week and watching my vlog (on Wreck This Journal.) I was not terribly comfortable doing it, but was SO happy to have done it. I'm sure more vlogging will be in the works.
I can't join you all this week, but I hope to visit everyone as usual!
Have a fabulous day!
Kristin - The Goat
I love your Vlog posts . happy weekend!
Isn't it fun to share with one another. Postcards and birdcages make for a happy smile.
Enjoy, Candy
Marie,
I did link to this post, but this is my first attempt at such a thing - and thanks for following! Could you verify please that I've done it correctly, and tell me if I've not done it properly?
The things I learn here! Great video!
So Marianne is a smurf! nice to know :-)
What a lovely vlog!
Thanks too for visting my page & leaving such a wonderful comment! Glad you liked the fun we're all having there!
I'll be back again soon to read through yr earlier posts which are sooo interesting!!
Looking forward to seeing you again,
xxLOL LOLA & Nora:)
I'm brand new to this meme, marie, but I've been meaning to join for a long time. So here is my first offering for Postcard Friendship Friday. Hope you like it! :)
You have such a pleasant active imagination! Very refreshing!!
Thanks for the history lesson and thanks for visiting my blog. I had an opportunity to visit France in March and was captivated by the country and the people. We were in Paris and then on the French Riviera. Would love to come back and see more. I want to see more of Paris and also visit Normandy.
fascinating history lesson, and so well done! I'm thinking I better go buy some kind of hat this weekend for my trip to France - for real.
Howdy Marie
oh my you find the best way to explain things .
The video was neat !
I really was amazed once I found out why she wore the Phrygian Cap.
I never knew this little nugget of history.
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday to you .
Thank you for not only hosting but for all you put into each post.
I enjoy my visits so much.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Happy Trails
I was fascinated by your post. What a wonderful way to start a very long day.
We are transporting my parents to my sister's house where they will stay to recover. Thank you for your kindness and prayers.
Your enthusiasm lifts my spirits, Marie! Thank you! :)
Thanks for the info on the cap. I grew up watching the Smurfs every saturday morning so I really enjoyed learning about the cap!
What a great post!
I love this story! You always make everything so interesting! Your vlogs rock my socks off!
I loved your informative clip, and you do it in such a fun way!xxxxx
I just found your blog today (also by way of Chuck Pefley). How fun!
I love vintage images and there's lots to see here. :-)
Sorry I didn't get a postcard posted this week for PFF. Oh well no good excuse.
Judy
I could NOT get the vlog to work!!
And I SO wanted to hear you!! damn.
Great info about the Phrygian cap.
LOL, that was an interesting history lesson!
i really enjoyed your video and definitely learned something new! hope you have a fun weekend sweetheart!
Bonjour Marie....
I'm getting a very late start this week....I'm out of town again.
I love your postcard.....love Marianne.....love the Phrygian cap...especially hers in the postcard with it's lovely adornment.
Hope your weekend is beautiful
here I'm back to listen to your vblog. you are always sounds sweet. Thanks for sharing the info about Marianne. One one of the lucky to be a participants and a member of PFF. Merci Marie!
Marie -- while I don't have any French ancestry, I have always loved that my parents named me Marianne, with the French spelling.
I am sure there is much mispronouncing of the "frig-ian" cap, if you know what I mean!
Loved your video blog explanation -- but hearing your voice freaked out my little kitten who was sleeping on my lap - tres amusant!
Best -- Marianne Dow msdowantiques.com
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