secours d'hiver - A folder containing 10 real photo postcards depicting suffering on the streets of Brussels in 1941-1940. The publisher focused on photographs of homeless people on the city's streets during the harsh winter. Some of the photographers may be Jewish. Secours d'hiver issue Helio ch. Bulens s.a. Brussels - Midi. publishing.
Like all occupied countries in Europe, Belgium also maintained a strict rationing regime for food, fuel and clothing. Despite the strict allocation, the food for which the citizens were entitled was not always available; Because of this regime, the black market became widespread, supplying food illegally to those who could pay the high prices. Thus many found themselves on the streets without shelter and food.
Postcards: 9x14 cm. The folder and postcards are in very good condition. Not sent by mail.
