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Historical Photo Archive of José Roger Balet and Bazar Dos Mundos

Historical photographs of school inaugurations, portraits and objects

Dr. Mariano Espina alongside José Roger Balet, founder of Bazar Dos Mundos, requesting a school for the town of Carhué — Dr. Mariano Espina pictured alongside José Roger Balet, founder of Bazar Dos Mundos. On the back of the photograph, handwritten by Dr. Espina himself, it is noted that on that occasion he requested a school from Don José for the town of Carhué.

Inauguration ceremony of School No. 146 “Juan Antonio Lavalleja” donated by José Roger Balet in Atlántida, Uruguay — Inauguration ceremony of School No. 146, “Juan Antonio Lavalleja”

Inauguration ceremony of School No. 351 “José Ignacio Thames” in Tucumán (1946), donated by José Roger Balet — Inauguration ceremony of the José Ignacio Thames School (1946)

AI-restored photograph of José Roger Balet in his office — AI-restored image

Historical portrait of José Roger Balet wearing a suit and glasses — Portrait of José Roger Balet

Historical photograph of José Roger Balet working in his office

Close-up portrait of José Roger Balet in his later years

José Roger Balet surrounded by the public at a school donation ceremony

Historical Items Sold by Bazar Dos Mundos

Porcelain tableware imported to Argentina by Bazar Dos Mundos, as indicated by the red stamp. The green stamp confirms its origin in the Limoges region of France, renowned for its high-quality porcelain. The initials “PL” likely correspond to the manufacturer Porcelaine Lourioux, active in the 20th century.

French Limoges porcelain tableware imported to Argentina by José Roger Balet's Bazar Dos Mundos — French porcelain tableware

Importer stamp of Bazar Dos Mundos Buenos Aires and French manufacturer mark PL Limoges on the base of the porcelain — Importer and manufacturer stamps on the base of the tableware

Historical Photographs of Bazar Dos Mundos Stores

Historical photograph of Buenos Aires stores: Etam on the left and Bazar Dos Mundos on the right — Etam on the left and Bazar Dos Mundos on the right

Historical facade of José Roger Balet's Bazar Dos Mundos building decked with flags