488374 French Postman in an electrically powered vehicle, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French postal and telegraphic services were strong supporters of the new electrical technology at the end of the 19th century and among the first to make use of electric vehicles to deliver mail; this scene is set in Paris outside the Op矇ra Garnier; from a series of illustrations of the postal service in different countries produced as promotional cards for the chocolate manufacturer, Chocolat Carpentie; La Poste en France, facteur en automobile 矇lectrique;); French, out of copyright.