{"product_id":"antique-folding-fan-publicity-ephemera-for-the-international-exchange-in-paris","title":"Antique Folding Fan Publicity Ephemera for 'The International Exchange' in Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique wood and paper folding advertising fan from \"The International Exchange\" located at 3 Rue des Mathurins, behind the Paris Opera House. This is such a wonderful piece of Parisian social history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the 'Belle Époque' ephemera and Parisian commercial history. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, custom-made paper and wooden folding fans (éventails publicitaires) were highly popular promotional items given away or sold to affluent travellers and theatregoers visiting the vibrant commercial districts of Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe International Exchange: This establishment acted as a prominent bureau or agency catering to high-end international travelers. Given its name, it likely provided currency exchange, luxury goods concierge services, or high-end travel bookings tailored specifically to the wealthy foreigners flocking to the French capital.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is in good condition without tears, contains light signs of wear commensurate with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 34.5cm\/13.58 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth when open:64.5cm\/25.39 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BalthazarBoutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59107990274383,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7798\/9967\/files\/20260904_120030.jpg?v=1791897458","url":"https:\/\/balthazarboutique.com\/es-es\/products\/antique-folding-fan-publicity-ephemera-for-the-international-exchange-in-paris","provider":"BalthazarBoutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}