Enfantillages.
A French Baby’s Record Book.
Published by Editions du Pantheon in 1948.
With illustrations by Maurice Pouzet.
Size: 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches.
Unpaginated: I counted 57.
French language.
This book would be used to record the occassion of a baby’s birth and details of names, weight etc. Then favourite toys, height and weight at various ages, first step, first words, first Christmas, first birthday etc. It’s a Catholic book so gives space for Baptism and, as the child gets older, Holy Communion, along with providing pages for gifts, guests etc. There is space at the back for photographs and notes and a pocket for keepsakes.
The book is covered in Disney fabric. The word Enfantillages is written across the front though this has become faint. The fabric is a little darkened and slightly soiled. There is a faint water mark across the word Enfantillages.
The book has not been used and is in reasonably good shape but for the endpapers that have been poorly attached and so are a little wrinkled. (It’s possible they got wet). The binding remains secure. The pages, but for some spots of foxing and other small flaws, are clean. The binding is tight though the hinges are beginning to crack.
A charming book that would make an excellent gift for a newborn.
