Description:

This collectible phone card features a detailed pastoral scene depicting a farmhouse surrounded by various farm animals, including horses and dogs. In the foreground, cows are walking along a grassy trail, illustrating the traditional alpine cattle drive known as the "Alpfahrt," or the movement of cows to the Alps. The image includes wagons and sheds, enhancing the farmyard atmosphere. Several names appear on the card, such as Mirzl, Gams, Blumle, Schwarze, Braunie, Schimmel, Brummel, Waldi, Schone, Xavere, Weissfuss, Dachs, Liesl, Scheck, and Sentum, indicating the individual names of the animals, mainly cows and dogs, depicted in the scene.

The location identified on the card is Departpoul les Alpes, confirming the setting in the Alpine region. The card belongs to the 5M Kandel Postcard Series titled "Trail of Cows Moving To The Alps," emphasizing the seasonal tradition of herding cows from the farms to the mountain pastures. The word "SPECIMEN" is printed prominently, indicating it is a collector’s sample. The card also includes the AmeriVox logo, showing the issuer or related brand.

The artwork uses natural colors and balanced composition to capture the essence of farm life and the cultural practice of alpine cattle driving. The presence of the animals’ names adds a personalized touch, connecting the viewer directly with the farming heritage. This phone card reflects a rural theme honoring mountain farming traditions in the Alps, making it a notable collectible for those interested in agricultural or alpine culture.

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