Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Scene: The Post Office building

Scene: The Post Office building itself is a landmark of Classical Modern architecture

people strolling

Scene: The front of this card features a detailed view of the neoclassical Robert Burns Mausoleum in St

you are carrying with you the master of the crystal kingdom

These vouchers were an emergency issue used only by British forces stationed abroad

Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Scene: The Post Office buildingSocial History: Written in elegant French cursive from Montreal, the sender apologizes for the late reply to her cousin, explaining they have been "very occupied with my suitors" (mes cavaliers). It captures the pre WWI era when postcards were the primary social network for international courtship and friendship. The mention of "the day of the year approaching" suggests holiday anticipation just months before the world changed in 1914. Scene: Features