[ PETANQUE ] Kissing Fanny often proves a bon vivant. Small metal door with handle opening on a silver photograph showing two women bent over in Fanny's position. Years 1920-1930. Brass publisher's plate E. Builder's log 54. Place de la Mairie 54 VILLEURBANNE-LYON . Height with the mounting brackets 54 x 37 x 1.5 cm. Picture 27,5 x 19,8 cm. To be put Fanny or Kiss Fanny is the situation of the loser at the game of petanque. This Provençal tradition would have its origin in the city of Lyon in the 19th century.

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