A charming mid-century postcard capturing a peaceful moment of childhood play in the Norwegian countryside. A young boy in striking red stockings and traditional vest concentrates on his croquet shot, while a girl in an elegant, embroidered dress looks on. In the background, a classic red wooden barn stands against a verdant, rocky landscape, evoking an idyllic rural scene.

This card is part of the famous "Norske Bunadkort" (Norwegian Bunad Cards) series, issued by the publisher Knut Kolsrud, Kunstforlag (KKK). These cards were designed to showcase the rich diversity of Norway's regional folk costumes. This example, identified as "Serie Nr. 9", features the distinctive Bunad from Aker, a former municipality that is now a borough of Oslo. The KKK logo is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.

The card's vibrant colour palette and excellent, unposted condition make it a wonderful find. It represents a popular collecting area focused on national dress and Scandinavian culture, offering a snapshot of both traditional costume and the leisurely pursuits of the post-war era.

• Era: Circa 1950s
• Dating: Mid-century, likely c.1950s, based on the offset-litho printing style and the 'Norske Bunadkort' series by Kolsrud.
• Origin: Norway
• Publisher: Knut Kolsrud, Kunstforlag (KKK)
• Subject: Norwegian national costume (Bunad) from Aker
• Condition: Very good; minor corner softening, otherwise clean and unwritten.
• Collectibility: Highly collectible due to the specific subject of Norwegian national dress (Bunad). These 'Norske Bunadkort' series cards are popular with collectors of Scandinavian social history and costume.

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