France
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Beaten and unconscious Muslims were thrown into the Seine (their bodies were later found downstream). 11,000 demonstrators were arrested.
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Morphine addicts or “Morphine Players”, pre-revolutionary postcard by Albert Matignon, 1905. The French artist, born in 1869, was an active participant in the Parisian artistic community.
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Agnès Suret is the first Miss France. She won a beauty contest in 1920. The first national beauty pageant in France was organised by Maurice de Valeff. The competition was called “The Most Beautiful Woman in France.”
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Branson Decoux; “Woman with baguette and wine”, Paris 1945. This photo has a very interesting history of creation.
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