Every Friday The Psychogenealogist shares a "Pic of the Week." The intent is to encourage thought and imagination about the spaces where psychology, genealogy, and history converge.

Here is a beautiful French postcard showing a young woman in a green and gold dress and holding a bouquet of purple flowers. She has a stunning gaze.

I have no idea who the woman on the postcard is. It does not appear to have been mailed, but there is a French inscription on the back. It is dated September 11, 1933.

I sent this postcard along with some others for some professional translation. Here are the results.

Here are some questions to consider as you think about this postcard.

Questions:

• Who is Cécile and what is her story?

• Who is she writing to and what is their relation?

• Who is Louis?

• Do you think the translation is an accurate one?

• Is Louis on military “leave”?

• Who are Yda and Denise and what are their stories?

• Who do you think is depicted on the front of the postcard?

• What do you think, wonder, and feel as you look at the postcard and read the words?

I would love to hear your thoughts about these questions or other ideas that occur to you about the postcard. Please feel to leave a comment below!

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