Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Scene: The front of this

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

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This is a dark olive green and black stone with winks of shine

You sit down to write but the words are blocked

Your new gemstone is polished from natural and untreated Moss Agate

Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Scene: The front of thisSocial 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