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One sheet vintage advertising poster for
Liqueur Menthe-Pastille, an original mint liqueur created by French pharmacist Emile Giffard in Angers in 1885. The poster was designed by the notable French artist Misti (Ferdinand Mifliez) around 1895–1905.
Poster Details
Artist: Ferdinand Mifliez, known as Misti, a French painter and illustrator.
Company: E. Giffard, a distillery in Angers, France, which remains a family-owned company over five generations later.
Product History: Emile Giffard developed the pure, clear, and refined white mint liqueur from steam-distilled Mitcham peppermint leaves to help customers refresh themselves in the summer heat and aid digestion.
Printer: Affiches Artistiques P. Vercasson & Cie, located at 43 Rue de Lancry, Paris.
Artwork Description: The Art Nouveau-style illustration features an elegant lady in a green dress cheerfully pouring herself a glass of the liqueur, while a small cupid or angel figure with a quiver looks up at her, begging for some of the drink. |
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