“Sirène” 

In Greek mythology, sirens (mermaids) would lure sailors into dangerous waters. Colin was a talented sculptor whose designs were produced by editors like Contenot & Lelièvre and Arthur Goldscheider. Colin was killed in the First World War, but editors continued to produce his designs.

Mascot Designer

Georges COLIN

Mascot Editor

Contenot & Lelièvre

Mascot Date

c. 1922

Mascot Theme

France and Commerce

Mascot Exhibition

French Mascots of 1920s

Mascot Owner

Collection of Jon N. Zoler