Albert I, Prince of Monaco lures gamblers to his Casino
Viens poupoule, viens poupoule, viens! ('Come to me Little Chicken, Come!') -the lyrics of a famous French Music Hall song of the early years of the 20th century, used to caption this satirical postcard, depicting Albert I (1848-1922), Prince of Monaco and Duke of Valentinois leading little chickens from across Europe into his Casino Coop where they face Financial Slaughter (note his bloody knife!). An early depiction of the perils of gambling
Picture No
10698396
Media ID
46538225
Size
5100px x 3317px
(4.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
circa 1907
