This card shows the people of Europe, as they were in 1890. And as such, it includes many nations who were caught up in both World Wars, on both sides. Sadly even after the victory, many of these peoples would have lost members of their families, and their homes, and sometimes seen their countries and customs also lost, as the borders changed and the reparations started.
The cards in this set are :
- Afrique [Africa - The Sphinx]
- Amerique de Nord [North America - The Capitol at Washington]
- Amerique du Sud [South America - Palace of Justice at Santa Fe]
- Asie [Asia - Koung Fu Pagoda at Shanghai]
- Europe [Europe - Eiffel Tower]
- Oceanie [Australasia - The new Town Hall at Sydney]
Each one numbers the peoples and there is a key on the reverse. There is also a large section on each front with a notable building, and this is also identified on the reverse list, but they are not always the last one on the list, I now know.
I also know that the new Sydney Town Hall was officially opened on November 27, 1889, so that ties in very nicely with the date that is usually linked to this set of 1890.