French erotic ephemera. Lot of 21 fake erotic menucards, invites etc.
France, ca. 1890-1930. (1) "Nouveau Tarif d'Amour de Mademoiselle Marcelle La Pompe, 69 Rue du Chat Noir."*(2) Fontaine d'amour. Folded leaflet, ca. 1900. (3) Forged erotic 'Procession du Dimanche, Paroisse de Saint-Pierre' -and 18 others.
Forged menus with erotic dishes and prostitutes' rates as source of amusement, presented in often chique restaurants and venues in Paris during the Belle Epoque. Just as menus were "forged," so too were prostitutes' rates a source of amusement (Sliggers, 2024, p. 118). (total 21)