Bretel Frères
ID(s):
1931028Z0
1931028Z0
Subject
Isigny butter from Normandy. The company Bretel Frères was founded in 1871 in Valognes. It quickly supplied French and foreign markets using trains and boats. In 1889 it became one of the largest butter factories in the world. In 1933 it had 17 factories. It was taken over by the American company Carnation Company in 1972.
Isigny butter from Normandy. The company Bretel Frères was founded in 1871 in Valognes. It quickly supplied French and foreign markets using trains and boats. In 1889 it became one of the largest butter factories in the world. In 1933 it had 17 factories. It was taken over by the American company Carnation Company in 1972.
Description:
A Norman woman proudly carries a large package of butter in each arm.A first draft had been made for the "Mère Marianne" pickles (See black and white photo). After adaptation it was sold to Beurre d'Isigny.
A Norman woman proudly carries a large package of butter in each arm.A first draft had been made for the "Mère Marianne" pickles (See black and white photo). After adaptation it was sold to Beurre d'Isigny.
Source:
Forney Library, Paris – Reproduction: Roger-Viollet (Reproduction authorized for private use only)
Forney Library, Paris – Reproduction: Roger-Viollet (Reproduction authorized for private use only)
Publisher
"Devambez 144, Champs-Elysées - Paris "
"Devambez 144, Champs-Elysées - Paris "
Date:
1934
1934
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
325 x 200
325 x 200
Signature:
Bottom right
Bottom right
Number of sheet(s):
3
3
Reference Devambez: 5900
Date of the first sketch on the same theme:
1931
1931
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