In 1899, French commercial artist Jean-Marc Côté produced a series of postcards (En l'an 2000) showcasing his vision of Parisian life in the year 2000. Science fiction writer Asimov stated that the pictures had been commissioned by a toy or cigarette manufacturer that then suddenly went out of business, leaving a unique set of images. Others believe the postcards were issued for the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 or created by another French artist Villemard in 1910. Either way, the images vividly show what life in 2000 could look like. This illustration depicts a frivolous scene with flower decorations and overall celebrations. In 2000, there were plenty of flower-powered events, parades and festivals.
Isaac Asimov. Futuredays: A Nineteenth Century Vision of the Year 2000 [book] 1985