Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Who said you can't have

Who said you can't have it all

you are carrying with you the master of the crystal kingdom

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

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

You sit down to write but the words are blocked

Antique Postcard 1913 Romantic Scandal Commander Beatty British Navy Stone_Mahogany Obsidian Who said you can't haveSocial 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